Navigating feelings of overwhelm is never easy — but for the 40 million Americans living with an anxiety disorder, it can make the ebbs and flows of everyday life feel almost insurmountable. Luckily, anxiety disorders are highly treatable, particularly when…
“Get your head out of the clouds.” “Why is your mind always a million miles away?” These are some of the statements that might have been thrown at you if you engaged in daydreaming as a child. In fact, letting…
Whether you’re waiting for a medical test result or working hard to meet a work deadline, it’s natural to feel some stress-related anxiety. Although stress can keep you focused and alert, anxiety can make you feel nauseated, restless, or dizzy.…
Go into any bookstore and you will find stacks upon stacks of self-help books sharing nuggets of wisdom regarding what contributes to a long and healthy life. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics…
Simone Biles may be most famous for dominating the gymnastics world, but she has also used her position as America’s sweetheart to speak out against injustices, including bias against athletes with atypical mental health. When hackers broke into the World…
Imagery techniques are very powerful tools that can improve health. They go by many names — such as guided imagery and visualization — and utilize the creative power of the mind to build images that support healing and reduce pain…
A food craving can come on when you least expect it. You could be humming along on a diet, loving the way you look and feel when a craving for something “forbidden” strikes you. The urge for this food could…
In July of 2024, the 1-800-273-TALK number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline was shortened to just three digits in order to help make the service more accessible and more easily memorized by callers (via Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
Crohn’s disease is a gastrointestinal (GI) condition that causes chronic inflammation in the bowel and digestive tract. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation explains that Crohn’s disease is part of a larger group of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) that affect the…
Anxiety is a natural part of being human. Most of us feel anxious to some degree at some point during our lives. But for some people, anxiety can be all-encompassing and overwhelming, notes the American Psychological Association. People struggling with…
