Stress and Anxiety

HEALTH 1 day ago

Feeling blue this Christmas? Here are ways to keep spirits bright for the holidays

As joyous as Christmas can be, the holiday time can be tough for a lot of people due to illness, loss of family or friends or other stressors. Here are insights from professionals to help.

Holiday 2 days ago

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

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

HEALTH December 14

Do you search compulsively for health information online? You could have this common disorder

If you search compulsively for health information online, you could have a condition called cyberchondria. Two doctors offered input on recognizing symptoms and taking healthy action.

HEALTH December 9

Sleep interrupted: What to do, and what not to do, when you wake up and can’t drift back off

Dr. Biquan Luo, a San Francisco sleep expert and CEO of LumosTech, a smart sleep mask to promote healthy circadian rhythms, shared some of the reasons and remedies for waking up at night.

HEALTH December 1

‘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 December 1

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.