If you’ve ever thought about learning a second language, there are plenty of reasons to do so. The World Economic Forum points out that learning a new language can provide many benefits, including having an easier time navigating your way through…
Whether you’re waiting for a medical test result or working hard to meet a work deadline, it’s natural to feel some stress-related anxiety. Although stress can keep you focused and alert, anxiety can make you feel nauseated, restless, or dizzy.…
As more states approve the use of marijuana across the United States, emerging research shows that the THC potency of the drug still poses a health risk. According to a new study from The Lancet Psychiatry, the higher the THC…
Gianna Biscontini, a behavior analyst and the founder of W3RKWELL, used to be just as burnt out as the rest of us. Even though she had a good job that paid her well, she was still miserable. So, she decided…
Hiccups are annoying. While people around you might find it amusing when you’re trying to control the involuntary noises that are escaping your mouth during hiccups, you are, more often than not, looking for ways to get rid of your…
Most people have felt anxious at some point, an experience that can come with an array of symptoms. But beyond occasional feelings of anxiousness, over 40 million adults in the United States experience anxiety disorders, according to Healthline. Chronic anxiety…
Stress is our body’s protective response to something dangerous. You’ll feel your heart race, blood pressure rise, and breath rate increase. You might even feel it in your muscles and your gut. In our exclusive interview with health psychologist and…
When you think about creatives such as Vincent Van Gogh or Sylvia Plath, you also might hear about their episodes of mania and depression. Plenty of historical accounts have given anecdotal evidence that people like Van Gogh, Plath, Martin Luther,…
You know when it’s your time to visit the throne. The urge to poop might come soon after your morning coffee, an hour or so after dinner, or while you’re shopping. Even if you’re relaxed at home, once you feel…
Breathing is one of those things that you often don’t think about doing — that is, until you’re feeling stressed or having a panic attack and suddenly taking a deep breath feels impossible. Shortness of breath is actually a common…