Are you addicted to social media? Maybe you log on to keep up with old classmates… or for news updates and reactions… or to see what your grandchildren are up to. No matter what the reason, [...]
Category: Mental Health
Cook your way to better health (shocking new finding!)
If you follow me on social media, you know how much I love to cook. Not only is it fun—the anticipation of cooking a special dinner makes me giddy just thinking about it!—but when you cook your [...]
New age “fad” could combat cancer and COVID-19?!
It’s amusing to see so many new age “fads” slowly trickle their way into the mainstream. Take yoga, for example. Do you remember when it was considered “out there”? Now, yoga studios seem to pop [...]
Social media increasing your risk of chronic disease? (Shocking!)
Social media took on a new level of importance during the pandemic—especially during lockdown. For a lot of people, platforms like Facebook and Instagram emerged as key sources of information [...]
Fight anxiety and depression from the produce aisle
Americans—both young and old—are suffering from anxiety and depression more than ever before. And while the pandemic has been a recent factor, we can’t solely blame this on COVID-19. The fact [...]
An urgent health warning for middle-aged worry warts
Yesterday, we focused on the impact stress has on women’s heart health. But I briefly mentioned both women and men can benefit from stress-relieving techniques. And now, new research shows just [...]
My favorite way to ease anxiety—for GOOD
Is there anyone out there who isn’t more anxious these days? I mean, we’re living in trying times. And almost every person I encounter—professionally or personally—is complaining of more stress [...]
A common-sense alternative to addictive anxiety meds
After yesterday’s discussion on moving your body for powerful stress relief—let’s talk about one more simple solution to help keep you calm through the holiday season and beyond. Only this time, [...]
The single best way to keep holiday anxiety at bay
The holidays are here again—yet the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cast a shadow over usual traditions. And rather than tidings of comfort and joy, some of us are just feeling anxious. [...]
Can your personality predict an Alzheimer’s diagnosis?
Just yesterday, we talked about how early intervention for any disease—and Alzheimer’s disease, in particular—is the best strategy for prevention. And on Monday, we discussed the [...]