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Why it Hurts to Think Hard
Why it Hurts to Think Hard
The science of overtaxing your brain, and the no-brainer remedy
Robert Roy Britt
Aug 5
When Anxiety Is Actually Depression: A Case Study
When Anxiety Is Actually Depression: A Case Study
It’s possible to have both conditions at the same time, and the symptoms of each frequently overlap
Niall Stewart
Aug 5
Moms Think about Household Chores More, Hurting Their Mental Health
Moms Think about Household Chores More, Hurting Their Mental Health
Moms tend to execute more household tasks. But they’re also often the family executives. It all adds up to an invisible overload.
The Conversation U.S.
Aug 5
Why the Heck Do We Fidget?
Why the Heck Do We Fidget?
Fidgeting serves to tune minds and prevent early death
John Kruse MD, PhD
Aug 1
The Songs That Soothed My Loneliness
The Songs That Soothed My Loneliness
Music is a powerful antidote to alienation. Here’s the science behind it and how to create a playlist to feel less lonely.
Stephan Joppich
Aug 1
How to Stop the Vicious Cycle of Perfectionism and Anxiety
How to Stop the Vicious Cycle of Perfectionism and Anxiety
It’s time to ditch perfectionism’s worries and embrace “excellencism” instead
Gail Post, Ph.D.
Jul 31
Weak Toes Surprisingly Predict Serious Falls Later in Life
Weak Toes Surprisingly Predict Serious Falls Later in Life
Making your toes stronger now–whether you’re young or old — will improve your balance and help keep you safe
Annie Foley
Jul 30
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What My 88-Year-Old Mom Just Taught Me About Aging
What My 88-Year-Old Mom Just Taught Me About Aging
A lesson in staying physically capable, in case this happens…
Robert Roy Britt
Jul 17
Anxiety is an Attention Problem
Anxiety is an Attention Problem
Altering attention diminishes worry more simply and powerfully than trying to directly conquer the emotional aspects of anxiety.
John Kruse MD, PhD
Jul 25
Should I Drink Tea, or Take L-Theanine?
Should I Drink Tea, or Take L-Theanine?
A simple amino acid may help with focus and sleep.
John Kruse MD, PhD
Jul 19
The Dark Side of E-Scooters and E-Bikes
The Dark Side of E-Scooters and E-Bikes
Serious injuries soar among kids without helmets and drunken adults in a nation ill-suited for the surge in micro-mobility
Robert Roy Britt
Jul 23
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