Stresslaxing' Reality: Why Do Some People Find It So Hard To Relax?

Medicine & Technology Jul 05, 2024

For some people, attempting to de-stress can be stressful, leading to a feeling of being "stresslaxed." Read to learn more.

Is the Movie ‘Inside Out 2’s’ Portrayal of Puberty and Anxiety Accurate? Psychologist Shares Thoughts on Teen’s Mental Health Crisis

Jun 20, 2024

Is 'Inside Out 2's' portrayal of puberty and anxiety accurate? A psychologist shares insights on the film's depiction and its relevance to teens' mental health crises. Read more!

How Does Vagus Nerve Stimulation Work? Could This Be the Secret Weapon in Fighting Stress?

May 21, 2024

Although there is no particular cure for stress, a medical treatment called vagus nerve stimulation is offered to improve a person’s ability to respond to depression and anxiety. Read the article to learn more.

Colorado River Toad Releases Psychedelic Compounds That Could Treat Depression, Anxiety [Study]

May 09, 2024

Colorado River Toads secrete psychedelic substances comparable to dimethyltryptamine (DMT) when they are scared. Continue reading to learn more.

Counting Butterflies Could Reduce Anxiety, Improve Mental Well-Being

Mar 06, 2024

Counting butterflies could reportedly help one with their overall mental health. Continue reading how it works.

What Is the ‘Call of the Void’? What Gives a Person the Urge To Jump From a High Place?

Dec 01, 2023

Some people, even without suicidal thoughts, experiences the urge to jump from a high place, in a phenomenon called the ‘call of the void’. Find out more about it in this article.

Mass Hysteria or Health Crisis? Mystery of 'Paralyzing Illness' Afflicting Kenyan Schoolgirls Unveiled

Oct 11, 2023

More than 100 girls in Kenya were affected by a mysterious 'illness' attributed to mass hysteria as anxiety to end-of-year exam rises. Check the full story in this article.

How the Brain Creates Anxiety: Unraveling Its Role in Generating Anxious Feelings

Sep 11, 2023

A neuroscientist dispels myths on how anxiety is generated in a person's brain. Check it out in this article to learn more.

Can Stress Cause Anemia? Investigating the Connection Between Emotion and Blood Health

Aug 29, 2023

Stress is believed to affect the metabolism of vitamins in the human body and can lead to nutrient deficiencies such as anemia. Find out more about their connection in this article.

Always Feeling Tired Even With Enough Sleep? Here Are 10 Reasons Why the Body May Not Be In Sync With Its Circadian Rhythm

Aug 02, 2023

Feeling fatigue is common and can result from lack of sleep, illness, or health conditions. Explore 10 possible causes of always feeling tired in this article.

Psychedelic Medicine? Psilocybin From Fungus Could Birth Novel Treatments

May 12, 2023

Psilocybin could be key to treating several mental health conditions, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Read to learn more.

AI Anxiety Is Real: Workers Fear They Will Lose Their Jobs to Artificial Intelligence

Apr 24, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is giving workers anxiety about the future of their work as they might lose their jobs as technology improves every year. Check out how much AI anxiety is affecting people in this article.

New Blood Test May Determine One’s Risk of Developing Anxiety, Severity, Best Treatment Options

Mar 11, 2023

This blood test for anxiety examines biomarkers that can help determine one's risk for anxiety, severity, and best treatment options that align with one's profile. Read to learn more.

Unusual Phobias Explained: Here Are 6 Common Objects That Cause Real Distress to Those Who Fear Them

Feb 17, 2023

Phobias are uncontrollable and irrational fears about things even those common objects found in daily life. Read the article to know some of these bizarre phobias.

Music Therapy for Stress, Anxiety, Depression? Playing Piano Improves Mood, Enhances Cognitive Operation [STUDY]

Feb 02, 2023

Learning how to play piano has been seen to boost the brain's multisensory processing and to positively impact one's mood. Read to know more.