Depression has been around since the dawn of human civilization — perhaps as long as consciousness itself (via Ancient Origins). The Greeks referred to it as “melancholia.” The Romans called it “deprimere,” which is Latin for “to press down” (per…
Instagram According to Olympian Gabbi Cunningham, social media has completely changed the relationship between elite athletes and their fans. Namely, social media gives fans direct access to their favorite athletes, which can be a blessing and a curse. Sometimes, that…
Mental illness doesn’t choose who it will affect, and that can mean that even Hollywood stars suffer from conditions like depression and anxiety. Claire Foy, star of Netflix’s “The Crown”, opened up about her experience with anxiety, proving that even…
Mental health conditions like depression can have a profound impact on your life. They affect how you feel, think, and behave. Turns out, depression can also have an unexpected effect on your bone health. There are several studies focusing on the…
Have you recently been prescribed lorazepam, also known as Ativan? Are you feeling drowsy or tired? In that case, your medication could be to blame. Like other benzodiazepines, Ativan slows down brain activity, which may help improve sleep and ease…
Anxiety is a human response to stress (via MedlinePlus). It is associated with short-lived feelings like worry, can be accompanied by tense muscles, and motivates you to avoid things that cause you to be anxious (per American Psychological Association (APA)). The…
In today’s digital age, kids find it hard to imagine life without the internet. We ourselves use it to connect with friends and family, stay up-to-date on news and events, and even work remotely. Our children do the same. From…
Experts predict cancer cases in the U.S. will continue to rise in the coming decades. According to research published in 2024 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cancer prevalence rates are estimated to increase by nearly…
Feeling anxious can make it hard to enjoy life, and it’s not easy to just “fix” being overtaken by a racing reel of negative thoughts by keeping a gratitude journal, or taking deep, cleansing breaths, or whatever else it is…
If you’ve ever experienced the loss of a loved one, it can be hard to tell if the sadness you’re experiencing is a normal reaction to loss or a clinical condition. Dr. Jan E. Patterson, an integrative medicine and infectious…
