Anxiety is a common emotion that encompasses feelings of uneasiness, dread, and fear. According to MedlinePlus, it may cause physical symptoms such as an increased heart rate, sweating, and tense muscles. Anxiety can be a normal response to stress. It’s a…
Your brain is always looking to protect you. Whenever it senses a threat, it sends a message to your body to prepare to either run away from that threat or stay and fight it off, hence the term “fight or…
Meditation is an ancient practice of stilling the mind and concentrating attention on the present moment, and it has become more mainstream in recent years, as per Verywell Mind. Although there are different types of meditation, most involve sitting in…
What can be particularly alarming about a panic attack is its unpredictability. Oftentimes, it may feel like there’s no rhyme or reason as to why it strikes, where it comes from, or how long it will last for. Annually, every…
Drinking is often associated with relaxation, fun, and socialization. In many ways it’s a part of our culture, as we often find ourselves attending happy hour with colleagues, grabbing a drink with a new date, or sharing a bottle of…
Trigger warning: This article deals with depression and mental health. Everyone feels sadness at some point in their lives. However, when that feeling of sadness and loss of pleasure is consistent after a few weeks, it becomes a depressive disorder.…
If you’ve been diagnosed with some form of anxiety or depression, you’re not alone. According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA), anxiety disorders are the most common kind of mental illness, affecting over 40 million Americans over…
Experts predict cancer cases in the U.S. will continue to rise in the coming decades. According to research published in 2024 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cancer prevalence rates are estimated to increase by nearly…
In the United States today, nearly 20% of the population over 18 years of age suffer from anxiety, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. This condition is broken up across several different specific disorders, including generalized anxiety…
When it comes to enhancing overall health, diet, exercise, and mental health seem to be the keys to a balanced healthy lifestyle — but do finances play a role? The answer seems to be yes. According to a 2024 study published…