Just one-third of the 450 million people worldwide living with a mental illness seek treatment, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA). That’s why the month of May is dedicated to breaking the mental health stigma by…
Fight-or-flight is an automatic defense mechanism developed by our ancient ancestors (via Journal of Experimental Biology). This instinct evolved as a way for animals and humans to rapidly react to a threat, prompting them to either fight or run away.…
A lot of people struggle to get a good night’s sleep, and there are many factors in your life that can be affecting your ability to catch some Z’s. You may not have realized, however, how much your mental health…
Anxiety and depression are both incredibly common mental health issues. The World Health Organization states that more than 264 million people worldwide suffer from depression, making it the world’s leading cause of disability. One in five adults (and one in…
Whether you’re at work or a family get-together, there’s probably one person who controls the emotional tone. Family gatherings might be influenced by a strong-willed mother or a conservative grandfather. The tone of work — toxic or not — is…
Many women can attest to the myriad of symptoms that may accompany ovulation, whether the symptoms are physical or mental. Ovulation is the process that happens when ovaries release a mature egg that is ready to be fertilized, signaled by…
In the course of your life, you will probably experience anxiety and worry. Eventually, these thoughts and feelings normally subside on their own, but for many people, anxiety is a daily struggle that doesn’t go away with time. Persistent anxiety…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that energy drinks are a type of beverage that contain additives like sugar, caffeine, and stimulants like guarana, L-carnitine, and taurine. Most energy drinks contain a substantial amount of these ingredients. Energy…
Anxiety can affect anyone at any age. Self-reported data from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) revealed that over 32% of adults experienced symptoms of anxiety at the start of 2024. Higher rates of anxiety were observed among young adults in…
For some, the pandemic feels like an unending cycle of wash, rinse, and repeat as the return to normal life sluggishly resumes. Announced as a nationwide emergency in the U.S. in March 2024, the virus has continued to spread throughout…