How important is a positive mindset, really?
Toxic positivity is bad, but optimism has been linked to greater physical wellbeing. So which is it? What is a positive mindset? Though positive thinking – the practice of focusing…
10 useful time management tips, according to productivity experts
We all have the same 24 hours in a day, but have you ever wondered why some people don’t seem to have a problem getting it all done while others…
Stress is contagious in relationships – here’s what you can do to support your partner and boost your own health during the holidays and beyond
With the flurry of shopping, spending money and traveling to see family, stress can feel inevitable during the holidays. You might already know stress can affect your own health, but…
Harmony in Hearts: Body Rhythms Sync to Classical Beats
Summary: A recent study hints at a harmonious synchronization of movement, heart rate, and even the excitement level among audience members during classical concerts. This in-depth exploration into the physical responses…
5 ways to navigate family dynamics during the holidays
Some families are chaotic, fun and full of laughter, while others are stoic and boring. Some families are messy, angry and hard to communicate with, and still other families are…
WHO declares loneliness a ‘global public health concern’
The World Health Organization has launched an international commission on loneliness, which can be as bad for people’s health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day The World Health Organization (WHO) has…
Movement Emerges to Include Green Space as a Social Determinant of Mental Health
A rich and growing literature shows that immersion in nature and exposure to green space has a measurable impact on health and mental health. This is the first in a…
Is anxiety a gateway to other mental health problems? Comorbidities with depression and other anxiety disorders
Emotional disorders like anxiety and depression are common mental health conditions that cause significant distress across the lifespan. More often than not, these conditions tend to co-occur, with reports that…
Seasonal affective disorder: More than the winter blues
Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that lasts for a season, typically the winter months, and goes away during the rest of the year. When daylight hours start…
How Cats Can Help With Depression, Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health
Feeling the ups and downs of life is a normal occurrence, but clinical depression is a medical illness that causes a persistent feeling of intense sadness and loss of interest in daily…
