Mental Health

Stress is more than just an unpleasant feeling, it’s an actual stone-cold killer. Besides making you tense and putting you in a bad mood, stress can put you at risk for deadly conditions including heart attacks, according to the American…

This article contains discussion of disordered eating. Fans of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” will notice a slightly different cast when they tune in for Season 13. Besides two new Housewives, they’ll notice that a longtime cast member of…

Loneliness has been referred to as an epidemic that can lead to an array of negative health effects, reports UChicagoMedicine. When someone experiences loneliness, they are in a state of mind in which they feel disconnected from other people. In…

Menopause brings on a number of changes, like adjustments to your menstrual cycle, hot flashes, and sleep troubles, according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Many of these changes aren’t welcome changes, and unfortunately, your mood might get disrupted,…

Marijuana is often thought of as a depressant, as many people report feelings of relaxation, laughter, slowed reaction time, and even euphoria when using the drug (per National Institute on Drug Abuse). But did you know that marijuana is also categorized…

Dopamine is an important brain chemical that has various roles. Perhaps most famously, it functions as a neurotransmitter — often referred to as the “feel-good” hormone by researchers (via Journal of Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology). It plays a crucial role in the…

A natural approach to soothing anxiety may be as simple as steeping a lavender tea bag or mixing a few drops of essential oil into your hand lotion. Lavender, as it turns out, isn’t just a pretty flower. Within these…

Feeling a little anxious? That’s totally normal. The National Health Service defines anxiety as a feeling of unease that can range from mild to severe. Almost anything can trigger that uncomfortable, jittery feeling. Perhaps you read a frightening story in…

Dr. Jarrod Spencer, a sports psychologist and the founder of Mind of the Athlete, has made it his mission to change the conversation about the health of elite athletes. His goal? To create a world where elite athletes focus on…

As you get older, your body goes through noticeable changes, and this includes your brain. Everyday Health points out that your brain shrinks as it becomes older. Along with that, your brain cells can shrink, and that might result in…