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The Surprising Connection Between Anxiety and Hormones

It’s not hard to find explanations for why so many of us experience anxiety in our modern world. From global events to work pressures, it’s no wonder that nearly one-in-five American adults have an anxiety disorder, according to the National…

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Can Vitamin B Aid in Managing Depression?

There are many tools available to help treat depression — medication, exercise, therapy — and science is now showing that proper nutrition can help as well. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), depression affected 8.4% of U.S. adults in…

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How Loneliness Can Physically Alter Your Brain

We live in an interconnected world where we can shop, chat, work, and pay the bills with just a few clicks. Whether we want to learn a new language or book airline tickets, there’s an app for it. Without a…

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Can Fish Oil Help Reduce Anxiety?

Anxiety affects about one in five adults in the United States, making it one of the most common mental health conditions, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Although therapy and medication can help treat anxiety, researchers are looking…

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Can Peppermint Oil Aid in Easing Anxiety?

Those who have experienced anxiety know just how physically, mentally, and emotionally draining it can be. While having sporadic moments of anxiety here or there is not uncommon, for others, it’s an ongoing chronic condition (via the Mayo Clinic).  As per…

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Exploring Common Reactions to Trauma Beyond Fight or Flight

Fight-or-flight is an automatic defense mechanism developed by our ancient ancestors (via Journal of Experimental Biology). This instinct evolved as a way for animals and humans to rapidly react to a threat, prompting them to either fight or run away.…

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Improving Mental Health with Blue Spaces

The health benefits of water are widely-known and accepted, but what about the positive effects of watching water? Whether it’s a coastal environment, a lake in the mountains, rivers, or a swimming pool, blue spaces are a well-kept secret to…

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Is Postpartum Depression a Reality for Men?

There are a lot of benefits that come with starting a family in these modern times. The widespread availability of Lamaze classes, helpful mommy blogs, and nutritious premade baby food delivered right to your doorstep. Yes, convenience and information are…

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Is it Truly Anxiety or an Invisible Illness?

Feeling anxious in our daily lives is becoming far more common. As a result, it can be hard to know if what we’re experiencing is something temporary or something we may need extra support for. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is…