Stress and Anxiety

Holiday 1 day ago

Home for the holidays? Here's how to avoid stress around family members, according to experts

Heading into the holiday season, a licensed medical family therapist and other experts share tips on how to reduce family-related stress that may arise at home.

HEALTH 2 days ago

‘Zoom fatigue’ is a common struggle for remote workers. Here’s how to handle it, according to experts

In the years since the pandemic triggered a spike in permanent telecommuting, many have complained of so-called “Zoom fatigue." Experts weigh in on the effects and prevention tips.

HEALTH 2 days ago

Depression and anxiety rates higher among college students than their peers, new study suggests

College students may be at a greater risk of experiencing depression and anxiety compared to those not in higher education, according to a new study published in The Lancet Public Health.

LIFESTYLE November 22

Seniors with dementia are treated to 'baby shower' with dolls to help relieve stress: 'Sense of purpose'

A senior care living facility in Scotland brought in 60 baby dolls for its Alzheimer's and dementia patients with the aim of lowering the residents' stress. See the sweet pictures.

LIFESTYLE November 19

Factors that may transform your hair into silver strands

Gray hair is often an inevitable part of aging, a visible marker of the passing years. However, what truly drives this transformation? Here are six reasons that hair may turn gray.

HEALTH November 14

Emergency room nurse, lost to suicide, called US health care system her ‘abuser’ in haunting letter

Tristin Kate Smith, a 28-year-old Ohio nurse, wrote a scathing letter to her “abuser" five months before her August 2023 suicide. The letter has gone viral among nurses across the country.

MILITARY November 13

Military mental health is focus as AI training simulates real conversations to help prevent veteran suicide

HomeTeam is a digital training tool that supports veterans through mental health challenges. The creators share details about how the AI-powered tool aims to help save lives.

Digital Originals November 11

Air Force veteran and his wife faced PTSD head-on with the help of All Secure Foundation

Air Force veteran Eric Ballester of Arizona, along with his wife, Sandra Ballester, shared their personal story of battling through PTSD — and how they turned to All Secure Foundation for help.

HEALTH November 9

COVID lockdowns increased ADHD risk among 10-year-old children, new study finds

A new study has determined that 10-year-old kids who already had a genetic risk of developing ADHD saw a “significant increase" in diagnoses after COVID lockdowns.

LIFESTYLE November 8

Do healing crystals have any scientific backing? Some cite 'remarkable' benefits

The benefits of crystals for healing and wellness are said to be mostly anecdotal and linked to alternative medicine, but people are curious. Do crystals heal? Do they help mind and body?