"Wash your hands frequently and don’t touch your face." This is generally the most practical advice we’ve been given throughout the COVID-19 pandemic — and it makes sense. The eyes, nose, and mouth are notorious portals for contagions to enter…
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It’s more common than you think. According to a recent study, nearly half of all Americans believe in some conspiracy theory or other, although some are more vocal than others. So why is that? Can they all be wrong? [ ... ]The post Why Do People B…
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One of my scientific heroes, positive psychology researcher Barbara Fredrickson, published a study showing that the largest variable in determining our level of life satisfaction is "resilience" — the ability to bounce back quickly from life’s sm…
- 3 days ago, 29 Mar 20, 3:45pm -

It normally takes a few years to development a vaccine, but in the face of the coronavirus, biotechnology companies and regulatory agencies are taking aggressive steps to make a COVID-19 vaccine widely available sooner than that. [ ... ]The post Lab…
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Our culture teaches that if you work hard enough at anything, you’ll be successful. Recent studies, however, suggest that hard work may not be enough when it comes to weight loss.At a time when obesity is a national — and increasingly an interna…
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Change is inescapable, something that affects us all with each passing day — it’s part of why we live, hoping things will one day be better — yet the thought of any-thing beyond the routine can bring about great discomfort. [ ... ]The post Mov…
- 7 days ago, 26 Mar 20, 1:30pm -

As the coronavirus has fanned across the globe, some people have been more complacent about the risk of contracting the virus than others. Where does this complacency come from? Why are so many refusing to change their habits and going about their da…
- 8 days ago, 25 Mar 20, 12:22pm -

Affirmations are often intended to change our critical, negative self-talk into something more positive. However, a new affirmation doesn’t magically change the old negative voice. When we introduce a voice that is positive and supportive, it will…
- 8 days ago, 24 Mar 20, 4:45pm -

It keeps us up long hours, fearing sleep. Perhaps it’s the reason we toss and turn at night, or wake up in a panic, sometimes even struggling to breathe, or why you find yourself reluctant to look at the news alerts on your phone — or read email.…
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Are you happy? Fewer questions are more open-ended or catch us by surprise than this one. How happy should we be and how often? Our usual instinct is to say “yes” — but we probably answer more reluctantly than usual. It’s a moment when it’s…
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Johnson & Johnson is well-known for its hygiene products. However, if the products that are used to keep oneself clean can cause cancer, would definitely be a different story.
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Quitting the habit of drinking too much coffee will provide the body more benefits upon taking healthier alternative beverages such as kombucha tea and green tea among others.
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According to a new study, drinking moderately can be associated with a reduced risk of dementia.
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Get to know why there is a decline in the sperm count of men coming from these three continents.
- 26 Jul 17, 9:04pm -

Learn why the Vatican apparently did not approve of gluten-free communion wafers.
- 13 Jul 17, 9:32pm -

The benefits of drinking coffee just keep getting better and better, as two new studies inform us that it prolongs life.
- 11 Jul 17, 6:54am -

A recent discovery made by scientists indicate the possibility that human life may not be sustained in Mars.
- 7 Jul 17, 1:10am -

Get to know if there are any health benefits from snorting chocolate.
- 6 Jul 17, 1:07am -

Get to know if coconut oil is really a healthier option to cook your food.
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According to a new study, yoga causes musculoskeletal pain in 10% of people and exacerbates 21% of existing injuries.
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A new study examines the link between drinking tea and lower rates of depression in older Chinese adults, revealing the characteristics of tea drinkers.
- 74 days ago, 19 Jan 20, 3:00am -

Does the constant cycle of negative world news make you anxious? Here, learn more about news-related anxiety and how you can fight back.
- 77 days ago, 16 Jan 20, 12:00pm -

According to new research, placing too much emphasis on happiness can actually give rise to depressive symptoms, especially in the Western world.
- 77 days ago, 16 Jan 20, 10:00am -

The largest study of its kind analyzed genetic information from 3,444 families and found one single gene whose mutations may help explain the condition.
- 77 days ago, 16 Jan 20, 6:00am -

Depression is a common symptom before and during a period. Find out why hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle can contribute to depression and learn what to do.
- 77 days ago, 15 Jan 20, 1:00pm -

People with anorexia tend to severely restrict their food intake, while those with bulimia go through periods of overeating followed by unhealthful behaviors to ‘purge.’ Learn more here.
- 79 days ago, 13 Jan 20, 2:00pm -

Alcohol is a depressant and can amplify or trigger depression symptoms in some people. Learn more about the links between depression and alcohol in this article.
- 82 days ago, 10 Jan 20, 3:00pm -

A report that the LA County commissioned suggests that many jail inmates would benefit from diversion to community-based mental health programs.
- 83 days ago, 10 Jan 20, 6:00am -

New research shows how using a fake rubber hand may enable people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder to overcome their contamination fears.
- 83 days ago, 10 Jan 20, 3:00am -

Can smoking lead to depression? A new study examines the link between smoking tobacco and the incidence of depression among students.
- 84 days ago, 9 Jan 20, 11:00am -

People with Parkinson's disease who engage in cognitive behavioral therapy—a form of psychotherapy that increases awareness of negative thinking and teaches coping skills—are more likely to overcome depression and anxiety, according to a Rutgers…
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The use of coercive measures in psychiatric care has decreased over the past years. However, a new study shows that coercive measures are still frequently used in Finland, and periods of both seclusion and mechanical restraint are long. According to…
- 14 hours ago, 1 Apr 20, 11:15am -

A recent study has found that late menopausal status is associated with an elevated level of depressive symptoms that indicate the negative dimension of mental well-being. However, menopause was not linked to positive dimensions of mental well-being…
- 15 hours ago, 1 Apr 20, 10:35am -

A team of researchers at the University of Tokyo has found that people tend to consume smaller amounts of food when they are with someone else than when alone, but eat more often. In their paper published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, th…
- 15 hours ago, 1 Apr 20, 10:18am -

With the COVID-19 pandemic causing a great deal of anxiety, we might come to think people are irrational, selfish or downright crazy. We see people showing up to public venues en masse or clearing supermarket shelves of toilet paper.
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Social distancing is a phrase now penetrating the national conversation as well as our collective consciousness. Strongly urged by medical experts during the COVID-19 outbreak, social distancing means deliberately increasing the physical space betwee…
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As every teacher will assert, self-regulation is the key to optimal learning; it helps kids tune in, stay focused and be ready to learn. But what if your child isn't wired this way? For many children, self-regulation is hard to master, but for kids o…
- 16 hours ago, 1 Apr 20, 9:30am -

Knowing how to talk to your children about risks is difficult at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic. Now, as most of us social distance to give health care workers the best chance to confront the COVID-19 outbreak, it's important t…
- 16 hours ago, 1 Apr 20, 9:30am -

With alarming statistics and bad news about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic dominating network news, social media and even advertising, many people might struggle to maintain a positive outlook. But it is possible to cope and maintain a sense of hope,…
- 16 hours ago, 1 Apr 20, 9:30am -

The stress and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus has taken its toll on parents—and children are feeling the psychological and physical brunt of it, say University of Michigan researchers.
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Title: Meth Use, Addiction on the Rise Among Americans: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/26/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/27/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Title: PTSD Can Take Heavy Toll on Hearts of Female VetsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/26/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/27/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Climate Change's Hotter Days Will Take Toll on Mental HealthCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/25/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/26/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Opioid Withdrawal Raises Health Risks for Injection Drug Users: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/23/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/24/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Can You Buy Happiness? Yes, Study Suggests, If You Spend on ExperiencesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/21/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/23/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Celebrity Suicides Spawn 'Copycat' Tragedies, Study ShowsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/19/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/20/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Title: Opioid OD Deaths Fall Despite Growing Use of Synthetic Drugs: CDCCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/19/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/20/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Title: How Do Your Work Relationships Affect Burnout?Category: Health NewsCreated: 3/18/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/19/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Title: One Joint May Cause Psychotic Symptoms: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/18/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/19/2020 12:00:00 AM
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Title: The Doctor Gap: Mental Health Care Providers?Category: Health NewsCreated: 3/18/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/19/2020 12:00:00 AM
- 14 days ago, 19 Mar 20, 3:00am -

“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” – Robin Williams Spring has sprung. Days are getting longer, sunnier, and warmer. While winter in colder climes can drive people indoors...
- 16 hours ago, 1 Apr 20, 10:00am -

Most of us have never before experienced enforced self-isolation and lockdown. What can we learn from people who have voluntarily gone into isolation for prolonged periods of time? A group...
- 2 days ago, 31 Mar 20, 10:00am -

While some people who’ve become addicted to alcohol and drugs have to hit rock bottom before they’re ready to accept treatment, most realize or can be convinced of the need...
- 5 days ago, 27 Mar 20, 2:38pm -

On March 14th, 1970 — fifty years ago — Fritz Perls, the man behind Gestalt Therapy, died. Few people reading this will know who he was, let alone the significant...
- 9 days ago, 24 Mar 20, 10:00am -

“Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing great or small, large or petty – never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.” –...
- 11 days ago, 22 Mar 20, 10:00am -

Imagine going to work every day with the ‘marching orders’ issued by superiors to imprison, commit acts of violence, humiliation and dehumanization. After your shift is over, you return home...
- 12 days ago, 21 Mar 20, 10:00am -

Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides us with many excellent concepts and skills to practice and incorporate with various areas of distress and dysregulation, including the current uncertain times of living...
- 14 days ago, 19 Mar 20, 10:00am -

It might seem self-evident, yet evidently everyone doesn’t recognize the importance of good mental health. Beyond the fact that maintaining good mental health is crucial to overall well-being, finding ways...
- 15 days ago, 18 Mar 20, 10:00am -

Apart from the Sunday Scaries, weekday morning anxiety is more commonplace than you think. Despite this notion, there are simple, natural, and drug-free ways to combat your AM anxiety in...
- 17 days ago, 16 Mar 20, 10:00am -

The following is an adapted excerpt from Decisions: Practical Advice from 23 Men and Women Who Shaped the World by Robert L. Dilenschneider. Reprinted with permission from Kensington Books.  Count...
- 18 days ago, 15 Mar 20, 10:00am -

Results from a large meta-analysis shows mindfulness-based interventions improve attention, memory, and processing speed. Medscape Medical News
- 1 day ago, 31 Mar 20, 5:03pm -

Opioid users who experience frequent withdrawal symptoms after short periods of nonuse are at high risk for overdose and syringe sharing. Buprenorphine can potentially prevent these risks. Medscape Medical News
- 1 day ago, 31 Mar 20, 2:27pm -

A patient at Western State Hospital in Seattle died from complications of COVID-19 last week. The facility has been the target of state and federal investigations for safety violations in recent years. Associated Press
- 2 days ago, 31 Mar 20, 10:51am -

Dr Jeffrey Lieberman on how 'the worried well' and those with established mental illness can navigate this unprecedented moment. Medscape Psychiatry
- 2 days ago, 31 Mar 20, 10:10am -

Many US healthcare workers started this year already suffering from burnout, but the worst was yet to come. Medscape
- 2 days ago, 30 Mar 20, 6:57pm -