Mental Health

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 20% of adults live with a mental illness during any given year. Despite this, data from the CDC showed that an average of only 10.1% of people received counseling…

It’s not uncommon to want to reach for chocolate during moments of anxiety and stress. Not only is it sweet, creamy, and delicious, but science suggests there are powerful bioactive components in cocoa — namely its rich polyphenol content —…

Research suggests that for every young girl diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), three boys receive the same diagnosis, according to a 2024 scientific review published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Experts point…

The number of people utilizing antidepressants continues to grow in the U.S. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of adults who reported taking antidepressant medication within the last 30 days increased from 10.6%…

Depression can be mild or severe, last a few days or a few years, and is more common than many would assume. Verywell Mind describes the symptoms of depression as being: inability to sleep, inability to concentrate, constant fatigue, and…

Just like a new habit, solidifying a new friendship takes time. Exactly how much time? According to communication-studies professor at the University of Kansas, Jeffrey A. Hall, it generally takes over 200 hours to build a close friendship from the…

Intermittent fasting (IF) has become a popular method for weight loss and disease prevention, despite the need for more rigorous research (via Healthline). It’s an eating plan characterized by specific periods of fasting followed by designated hours for eating, according…

Many people believe the common myth that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) only affects veterans who have returned from war. In reality, anyone who experiences extreme life trauma is at risk of developing PTSD.  While the specific cause of PTSD is…

Everyone remembers spinning around in circles as a kid. When you stop, the world seems to keep spinning around you, and it’s difficult to find your balance. That’s what someone with vertigo experiences, only they didn’t precede it by spinning…

High blood pressure — or hypertension — has become an epidemic, affecting 47% of adults within the United States alone (per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Aptly nicknamed the silent killer, hypertension was the primary cause of death for…