For decades, anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have typically been treated through weekly psychotherapy sessions spread over several months. While this traditional model remains highly effective for many people, researchers have increasingly explored whether delivering therapy in a … Continue reading Readers Ask: How to Get Rid of Anxiety Fast?
Human beings are not neutral observers of reality. We are, by design, biased toward the negative. We notice threats faster than opportunities, remember criticism more vividly than praise, and anticipate failure more readily than success. This tendency—known as the negativity … Continue reading Rewiring Negativity: How to Counter the Brain’s Bias Toward the Bad
Depression is a common yet serious mental health condition classified as a mood disorder. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s daily functioning. While occasional emotional lows are a normal part … Continue reading Depression: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and More
If you believe the hype, yerba mate might seem like a miracle drink—capable of giving you the energy to run 10 miles, even if the most exercise you’ve had lately is walking to the fridge. But is this “natural energy … Continue reading What Is Yerba Mate? – Yerba Mate
Rachel Tavel, DPT, CSCS, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist at Shift Wellness in NYC. In this weekly series, she shares expert insights to help you move better, feel stronger, and train smarter. If … Continue reading How Men Can Try Yoga Workouts for More Strength and Balance
“I Felt Like I Was Dying—And No One Believed Me”: Inside the Rise of Breast Implant Illness Miranda thought she could live with a little asymmetry in her chest. What she couldn’t tolerate were the mysterious, debilitating symptoms that came … Continue reading Can Breast Implants Make You Sick? Doctors Reflect
Feeling a little down after receiving some unpleasant news? Trying to beat the Sunday scaries (or Monday blues)? Having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad (or even just a little blah) day? Even minor disappointments and frustrations can derail … Continue reading Mood Boosters: 7 Strategies That Don’t Cost a Thing
There are many reasons why a person may engage in self-destructive behaviors. It may be difficult for you to pinpoint why exactly you struggle with self-sabotaging behaviors, but a good starting point is to examine what behaviors hinder your ability … Continue reading What Causes Self-Sabotaging Behaviors and How Do You Stop?
I learned self-care and mindfulness the hard way. After I lost my father, I let 2 years of grief build up because I believed I was “too strong” for help. I couldn’t see how grief was affecting me. I was … Continue reading Self-Care in a Cup of Tea: Healing from Grief and Finding Myself
Think about a desk stacked high with bits and pieces of different projects, memos, and important papers. When you need to find a specific piece of information, this clutter might make your job pretty difficult. Similarly, when unnecessary or troubling … Continue reading How to Clean Your Mind: 8 Techniques to Try
Last June, I lost my full-time job in a large-scale pandemic layoff. I was surprised I didn’t cry while getting the news over a video call. Instead, I had a fierce desire to “do something.” Once I was off the … Continue reading Why People Cope with Life Events So Differently
Not only does it feel good to laugh out loud, but it also makes you more attractive, can lead to stronger friendships, and is even considered “natural medicine” for both your physical and mental health. Why do we laugh, and … Continue reading Benefits of Laughing and How to Be Happier
Practices like positive self-talk and affirmations are often recommended by therapists for people with low self-esteem, but rarely do we stop to ask ourselves, “Is too much positivity a bad thing?” Many experts believe it can be — which is … Continue reading Toxic Positivity: Dangers, Why We Do It, What to Do Instead
People experience depression in different ways. It may interfere with your daily work, resulting in lost time and lower productivity. It can also influence relationships and some chronic health conditions. Conditions that can get worse due to depression include: arthritis … Continue reading Depression: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and More
Stress: We all deal with it, yet we know how much better off we’d be — both physically and mentally — if we could only get it under control and find stress relievers that really work. While stress can be … Continue reading Always Stressed? 8 Natural Stress Relievers To Try
In both the literal and figurative sense, your workday starts with your morning ritual. That makes morning routine hacks for productivity all the more important. Not only will they be the first things you do after waking up, but they’ll … Continue reading 12 Hacks for the Best Morning Routine
According to a 2016 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, one out of three American adults does not get enough sleep on a regular basis. For millions of people, melatonin might be the answer to preventing another terrible night’s … Continue reading Melatonin Uses, Benefits, Dosage and Potential Side Effects
If you struggle with xerosis (the fancy name for dry skin), then the best face cream for you may likely be one that contains ceramides. What if you don’t consider dry skin an issue? You’ll still want to consider using … Continue reading What Are Ceramides? Benefits for Skin and Hair
Yoga Journal describes Kundalini yoga as “An uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices”, incorporating movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation and the chanting of mantras. What is Kundalini yoga good for? The purpose of the practice is to help support both the mind and body, … Continue reading Kundalini Yoga Benefits, Poses and Practices for Mind and Body
Did you know that us Americans spend 90 percent of our lives indoors? Between commuting to and from our jobs, spending 8+ hours a day working and going about our normal daily business, we see nature more on our TVs … Continue reading 6 Health Benefits of Being Outdoors
Acupuncture is an ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) involving thin, flexible needles inserted at certain points along the body – typically called ‘meridians’. The idea being that the insertion of these needles at these predetermined points can help … Continue reading Acupuncture – A Complementary Therapy With Promise
Valley fever is a fungal infection that is most common in the Southwestern United States and parts of Central and South America. The fungus lives in the soil and can cause the infection when you breathe in dust or fungal … Continue reading Valley Fever (+ 5 Natural Tips for Managing Valley Fever Symptoms)
When I meet Tracy Anderson for a consultation at her studio on New York City’s Upper East Side, I am expecting the hyper-focused fitness guru I’ve seen … Continue reading Tracy Anderson on Self-Care: “Healthy Sex Is Better Than Any Massage”
Would you believe that the majority of the population — up to 90 percent of adults in the United States — is believed to have a vitamin D deficiency? Many physicians are starting to take this vitamin deficiency very seriously; in … Continue reading Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms & Sources to Reverse It!
Scientists have finally concluded that antidepressants work following the results of a major new study. According to the results published in the Lancet, which analyzed data from 522 trials involving 116,477 people, 21 common antidepressants were all more effective at … Continue reading Antidepressants Really Do Work, According To Major New Study
Such was the headline of a 2015 Daily Mail article. It went on to reference the British Association of Anger Management, which found that 87 percent of working mothers had admitted to shouting at their children because of stress. A … Continue reading How to Channel Your Anger So It Won’t Harm Your Health
Your plan was to relaunch your regular gym and clean eating regimen on January 1. More than a week into the new year, that’s mostly fallen by the wayside. Logically, you know that your self-worth doesn’t rely on perfect attendance at SoulCycle. So why do … Continue reading How to Feel Body Positive, Even if You Miss a Few Workouts
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