Mental Health & Well Being

Eight Recent Findings About Stress

Less Weight, Less Stress?: Being significantly overweight might interfere with your brain’s cognitive functions. Bad for the Heart: Along with other changes (such as a lack of control and unexpected changes) dealing with constant stress can easily take its ,,,

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Depression and Memory Loss

Depression is more widespread than you might think; according to the National Institutes of Mental Health, more than 19 million Americans have experienced at least one major depressive episode in their lifetimes. Some research has even found that depression ,,,

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The Not-so-Sweet Side of (Added) Sugar

Who doesn’t like sugar? Whether in coffee, cookies or in soda, it’s no secret that Americans love sugary products. Unfortunately, all that sugar might wind up leaving you in a sour mode. Subtraction by Addition? You’ve probably heard the ,,,

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How Breast Cancer Affects Mental Health

Breast cancer takes a heavy toll on the health of the American public. In 2019 it was estimated to be the fourth deadliest cancer in the US. Aside from its obvious physical problems, women who survive breast cancer tend ,,,

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Sleep and Stress: What You Need to Know

A lot of people find that they get too little sleep while dealing with too much stress. As you might have suspected, those two problems often go hand in hand. Monitoring Mice A recent study has shed light on ,,,

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Why Junk Food Could Be Bad For Your Mind, Too

When it comes to the consequences of an unhealthy diet, people tend to logically think of health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. Aside from the physical impacts of poor dietary decisions, all that junk food might ,,,

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Could Stress Cause Cancer to Return?

One of the biggest threats to the health of the American public is cancer. Each year, approximately 600,000 people succumb to at least one form of this disease, and about three times as many people receive a cancer diagnosis. ,,,

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Six Tips to Stay Safe and Healthy in the Workplace

1. Know What’s Going on Around You: This is an obvious one. A good way to avoid injuries in the workplace is take stock of all potential hazards near you. 2. Sit Up Straight: Chances are your parents probably ,,,

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The Connection Between ADHD and Anxiety

Both attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Anxiety are common problems in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that over six million children have developed ADHD at some point or another, while anxiety likewise affects numerous ,,,

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Scanning the Brain for OCD

Living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is hardly a pleasant experience, as it causes the brain to be bombarded with unwanted thoughts, urges or images. While treatments exist for OCD, it can be challenging to find a reliable treatment program for ,,,

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