Mental health is a tricky concept. It looks different for everyone, feels different for everyone, and can affect you both physically and psychologically. That’s why discovering which health tactics work for you is extremely important. Sometimes it’s taking a walk…
Singer and actor Aaron Carter died on Saturday, November 5, 2024, at the age of 34, according to The New York Times. Known for his hit song, “I Want Candy,” in the early 2000s, the former child star was found…
Depression can be debilitating, affecting how we can carry on with our lives. According to a 2024 study in the Journal of Medicine and Life, just one-fourth of people with depression can access proper medication and therapy, and even then,…
According to a 2024 study in Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience, a panic attack is a sudden outbreak of extreme fear or distress that peaks within 10 minutes and can last for several moments. It can happen unexpectedly, and can be a…
More than two-thirds of teens in 2024 say they use TikTok, and more than a third of teens use social media “almost constantly,” according to Pew Research. How might this influence mental health? A 2024 study in eClinical Medicine found…
Zoloft is a brand name for the medication sertraline, which belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is commonly prescribed to treat depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and…
We all know that marriage isn’t easy. Since our youth, many of us dream of a fairy tale wedding with our soulmate, but marriage doesn’t always look as perfect as depicted in the wedding ceremony. In reality, being married can be…
A stressful day can easily carry into your evening. You might want to binge-watch television, purge on potato chips, or open that bottle of wine. These options might feel good in the short-term, but they might leave you more stressed…
People often joke about how much they need their morning cup of joe to help them get through the day. It turns out there may be some scientific evidence as to why some people tend to rely on it so…
Being in pain is an unpleasant experience, to say the least. Whether it’s back pain, a paper cut, or a splitting headache, pain is an intrusive sensation that can quickly ruin your day. Pain is the experience of your body…
