Mental Health

Even if you’re not among the one in five Americans who suffers from an anxiety disorder (per National Alliance on Mental Illness), you still might have anxiety-related moments in your life where you struggle to breathe. According to VeryWell Mind,…

The world is going through a lot of turmoil right now, from war to inflation to political, social, and economic shifts many find difficult to understand or navigate. All of this is making life stressful and unpleasant for many of…

If the mere mention or thought of having a blood test makes you feel queasy, you’re not alone. The fear of needles is surprisingly common and estimated to affect between 3.5% and 10% of the general population (via SAGE Open…

Exercise is often prescribed as one of the solutions to a host of challenging problems. Feeling lethargic? Exercise. Getting over a breakup? Exercise. Dealing with mental health concerns? Exercise. And for good reason.  Clinical psychologist Dr. Nancy B. Irwin told Well+Good that…

If you’ve been diagnosed with some form of anxiety or depression, you’re not alone. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common kind of mental illness, affecting over 40 million Americans over…

Gut health refers to your entire digestive system’s bacteria, also called your gut microbiome, a complex system made up of 300 to 500 bacterial species, 10 times more than that of all your body’s cells. Your gut microbiome helps you…

Anxiety is a normal response to stressful and dangerous situations, according to Everyday Health. Humans are wired to experience anxiety to keep themselves out of harm’s way. However, anxiety can also become chronic and dysfunctional, leading to the development of anxiety…

You’ve probably heard of the many benefits of the keto diet, from weight loss to clearing acne (via MedicalNewsToday). The keto diet has been found to relieve symptoms of epilepsy, polycystic ovary syndrome, brain injuries and Alzheimer’s disease, and may even…

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ADHD is often diagnosed during childhood, though symptoms of the condition typically last through adulthood, affecting around…

Have you ever gotten a new job, a new car, or even a new relationship that you really wanted, only to find that your initial glee over that new exciting thing in your life quickly fades before it’s on to…