<![CDATA[Stories by Ashley Laderer on Medium]]> https://medium.com/@ashleyladerer?source=rss-f25eb1502a5e------2 https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/fit/c/150/150/2*npHUvhE8K4abl2qmoFqRwQ.png Stories by Ashley Laderer on Medium https://medium.com/@ashleyladerer?source=rss-f25eb1502a5e------2 Medium Fri, 22 May 2026 19:06:19 GMT <![CDATA[Should Everyone Get a SAD Lamp This Winter?]]>

They’re supposed to help people with seasonal affective disorder. Can they make your winter look just a little brighter?

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These times are unprecedented, and so is this mental health crisis

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Should consumers be concerned about weed in the age of Covid-19?

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It’s a common dream theme and not just for teeth-obsessed Americans

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I didn’t just lose a tiny, seven-pound chihuahua. I lost a family member.

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Heavy thinking burns calories — go ahead, give your brain that bag of chips

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It’s one of the best ways to stay functional

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Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues

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Everybody talks about the opioid epidemic — rightfully so. But what about benzos?

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Neurotransmitter testing kits promise insights into mental health based on a simple urine analysis

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