DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “Frank” for 2 1/2 years. We met and married quickly. Best decision ever. We each had raised two daughters as single parents with different parenting styles. Our girls now range in age from 30 to 33. They are adults with lives and children of their own. My daughters … Read more
Do you believe in magic? Studies that support the use of psychedelics to treat mental health problems are popping up like mushrooms. Yesterday, the Journal of the American Medical Association published an investigation into the use of psilocybin mushrooms to treat major depressive disorder. MDD, or clinical depression, is a long-lasting emotional state that involves … Read more
Playing chicken comes easy to these cooks. TikTok’s latest trend #chickenanxiety has many home chefs admitting they are less than egg-cited and have a strong fear of undercooking the poultry. Viral confessions, which have racked up nearly 23 million views, have people revealing moments when they chickened out of eating the staple meat because they … Read more
Silence is golden — and virtually impossible to find in New York City. But millennials like Julia Salvia are combating the mental strain of the hustle and bustle not by trying to tune it out, but by lacing up their sneakers, ditching, phones, headsets and earpieces and going for a contemplative stroll — yelping sirens, … Read more
She’s living her best life, thanks to “death meditation.” Repeating one phrase to herself — “I may die today, I may die today” — is the first step in the unique mindfulness practice that Lina Bertucci, a 15-year student of Tibetan meditation in Manhattan, credits with helping her cherish every moment. Next, she relaxes into … Read more
Amelia had been intent on losing weight most of her life — but this concern had never caused the 35-year-old to consider ending her life. Last summer, the Canadian woman was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and prescribed the wildly popular “miracle” drug Ozempic (semaglutide) by her doctor, who presented the drug as an easy … Read more
Too many young women avoid reporting their mental health issues due to fear they’ll be told they’re being “dramatic.” Source link #period #Young #women #crisis
Three in 10 Americans have “menu anxiety” when ordering food from a restaurant, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 adults found younger generations were far more likely to have anxiety while ordering — 41% of Gen Z and millennials (aged 18–43), compared with only 15% of Gen X and baby boomers (aged 44–77). A … Read more
Jumbo balloon letters that spelled out “B-A-M-A,” a large cheese pizza topped with pepperoni in the shape of an “A” and a sea of crimson and white sweatshirts, banners and other University of Alabama swag set the scene of the splashy shindig. Welcome to Daniella Ortiz’s #BedParty — the viral TikTok hashtag with over 8.9 … Read more
Now this is fry-tening. A new study from Chinese researchers found fried potato consumption — namely, french fries — is linked with a 12% increased risk of anxiety and a 7% heightened risk of depression, with young men affected the most. Published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the research team … Read more
Actress Jennifer Grey, 63, is opening up about her time on the hit 1990’s sitcom, “Friends” – and why it was ultimately cut short. The “Dirty Dancing” star played the role of Mindy for one episode, who teams up with Rachel Greene – Jennifer Aniston’s character – to confront orthodontist Barry about his cheating ways. … Read more
An estimated 77% of Americans are engaging in addictive behaviors to cope with mental health issues — often in spite of efforts to find effective clinical therapies. The GeneSight Mental Health Monitor study, conducted by Myriad Genetics in Salt Lake City, Utah, counted several potentially high-risk behaviors among those used to cope with anxiety and … Read more
King Charles seemed worried during the royal family’s first Easter service since Queen Elizabeth’s death last year, according to a body language expert. The 74-year-old monarch showed symptoms of “anxiety” and was spotted “wringing and clasping” his hands as he entered the church, author Judi James said. “The tension was visible in Charles’s body language … Read more
Researchers may have found another piece of the puzzle to help those suffering from depression. A new study published in the journal Science has found that eating too many burgers and too much ice cream may be triggering bipolar, anxiety and other mood disorders — as well as inhibiting the effectiveness of treatments. Foods, such … Read more
Emergency in aisle 9. A New York woman got her finger stuck in a grocery cart for nearly half an hour after absentmindedly playing with the trolley — and the store had to call 911. Ashley Nolan, 38, of Johnson City, said she can’t help but fidget due to her anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) … Read more
This smells fishy. A new study has found that social anxiety can be reduced with the help of human “chemo-signals” — in this case, other people’s body odor. Although it seems unappealing, exposure to the stink reduced social anxiety by nearly 40% when accompanied by mindfulness therapy, researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden discovered. … Read more
TikTok users are sharing the magic powers magnesium can do to the body, but some experts are wary of their amateur findings. Melissa Gray shared her story on taking magnesium glycinate pills because she had trouble sleeping and anxiety, according to Insider. “I’m a super anxious person and I’m also having this issue where I … Read more
Suffering from the dreaded “Sunday scaries”? Often preceding the “Monday blues,” the anxiety we feel on what should be “Sunday funday” can actually be remedied, experts say, with just a few simple tricks. To “help prevent burnout,” psychotherapist Belinda Sidhu told the Daily Mail she recommends shutting down work phones and logging off work email … Read more
Boomer Esiason walked off the WFAN set after Gregg Giannotti lambasted a caller for not being sensitive to mental health issues. As covered by Elite Sports NY, a caller named “Bill in Connecticut” mocked Giannotti for being “soft” and compared his content to Bravo’s “Real Housewives” programs. Later, Giannotti told the caller that one on-air … Read more
They’re not in good spirits. Nearly 30 schoolgirls have been hospitalized with anxiety attacks after allegedly playing with Ouija boards at their school in Colombia. “There were 28 possible cases of anxiety in school students,” said Hugo Torres, head of the Galeras Educational Institution in Galeras, where the incident took place, per Jam Press. According … Read more