This category focuses on mental health, emotional balance, and psychological resilience. Articles explore practical approaches to wellbeing, stress management, and sustaining mental health in everyday life, work, and community settings.
“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…
Approximately 3.5% of children in the United States have mild Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and 5% have severe ADHD (per Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative). A child who has ADHD might daydream a lot, misplace things, or talk excessively…
Some 29.5 million Americans 12 and older experience alcohol use disorder (AUD), or alcoholism, according to National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) data. That’s roughly 13% of the roughly 219 million Americans who have reported consuming alcohol during…
Have you ever experienced a headache or chest pain when you’re under a lot of stress? Or suddenly developed heartburn or an upset stomach when you’re anxiously waiting for a test result or after having a heated discussion with a…
If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media lately, you may have come across the terms “neurodivergent” or “neuroatypical.” While there’s a lot of buzz, particularly through user-generated content and videos, not many are clear on what these…
Sweating, fidgeting, tightness in the chest, and an accelerated heart rate are all common things we may experience in the moments our body becomes flooded with anxiety. Sometimes, however, our body can respond to feelings of anxiety in other ways…
Exercise doesn’t always come in the form of jogging, swimming, or weight lifting; rather, a little time spent between the sheets with your partner can also serve as a satisfying workout. During sex, the muscles, tendons, and joints put in…
Confiding in those we trust not only enhances our sense of connectedness, but there are also real mental and physiological health benefits to doing so. For example, talking to someone about how we’re feeling can help reduce the body’s stress…
Depression can make you feel guilty, hopeless, or irritable. You might feel depression in your body through aches and pains. According to a 2024 article in Educational Psychology Review, your working memory stores a few concepts at a time to…
Nearly one in 10 Americans experienced depression between 2024 and 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report, and there are many treatment options to help, from medication to therapy and more. Family medicine specialist Dr. Pauline Jose, Medical Director…