My Dad likes to remind me that wherever you go, you’re packing yourself. But increasingly hotels are looking to unpack you — and send you home calmer, happier or more connected to yourself. In the quaint colonial city of Marinilla, Colombia, Brian Schon designed tranquility into the heart of his Cannúa Lodge. Plans called for … Read more
Three 18-year-old college students have died so far this year after taking part in dangerous hazing initiation rituals for fraternities and sororities. Victims’ families and organizations against hazing both warned initiations are getting worse year-by-year. Ridiculous rituals required to be welcomed into frats have included being forced to swallow live goldfish, waterboarding — the controversial … Read more
It’s not such sweet news. Diet and mental health are linked, with research showing that what we eat is linked to the development of issues like depression and anxiety. And one study in particular has found early exposure to a popular food could cause anxiety later in life. Diet and mental health are linked, and … Read more
Patrick Clancy says a therapy treatment he used to cope with the trauma of losing his children worked “like a miracle.” Speaking in extended clips from the latest episode of “60 Minutes,” the 36-year-old said that EMDR, a trauma-focused psychotherapy, helped him face what he was dealing with “head on.” “It’s unpleasant but they get you … Read more
Before his tragic death at 27, model Presley Gerber turned to a powerful psychedelic drug in a desperate bid to “rewire” his brain. The son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, and brother of model Kaia Gerber, died Sunday, Sept. 20, at a rehab facility in California. His exact cause and manner of … Read more
They were my university’s “it” couple — and they’d just called it quits, announcing their breakup on social media with a cringe-inducing statement. When I spotted the post on my way to brunch with some old college friends, I knew I’d found our first topic of conversation. “Did you see it?” I asked, certain the … Read more
It may be time to take this old-school pastime off the shelf. A growing body of research suggests that a once-beloved childhood hobby, now increasingly falling by the wayside, is linked to better mental health, sharper cognitive skills and even differences in brain structure later in life. “It’s something we ought to be encouraging from … Read more
A little horseplay might be just what the doctor ordered for today’s teens. A new study from the University of California, Davis found that spending just three minutes in the company of a miniature horse or donkey can lift adolescents’ spirits. Better yet: The feel-good effect appears to linger even after their four-legged friend trots … Read more
This may leave the language police speechless. Over the last decade, a growing movement has sought to scrub words considered harmful or offensive from the lexicon, replacing them with alternatives proponents say are less psychologically distressing to hear and read. But new research suggests there’s little evidence that the swap actually improves well-being — and … Read more
Suicide is notoriously difficult to predict. Warning signs may be subtle, fleeting or easy to mistake for ordinary changes in mood or behavior. For Americans aged 10 to 34, suicide is the second-leading cause of death, and it’s the fourth-leading cause among individuals between the ages of 35 and 44. To intervene early and save … Read more
Thinking about getting a pet for your family? You may want to avoid this faux-paw. Growing up with pets has been shown to do wonders for kids’ physical health. It can boost their immune system and block diseases including ear infection or fever, protect against eczema, and even help them avoid food allergies. Turns out, … Read more
The Book of Strife and Healing? With season 5 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” premiering on Hulu today, fans are in for plenty of drama — and dirty soda. While the stars remain tight-lipped about some parts of their lives, they’re perfectly candid about others — including their health. The ladies have opened up about … Read more
Everyone may be worried about AI coming for our jobs, but the toll this technology takes on the young people shouldn’t be ignored. While the European Union recently banned health-threatening AI tech, the US is behind on comprehensive federal rules governing artificial intelligence. And new research has found an alarming link between AI chatbot use … Read more
On paper, Meg Sexton was thriving. The recent college graduate was working in event planning and fund-raising by day, and taking classes for her Ph.D. in higher education and leadership by night. She trained for marathons — regularly running over 80 miles a week — and nurtured a relationship with her now-husband, too. But on … Read more
It’s proving to be way more than just a skinny jab. With millions of people of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, it’s becoming increasingly clear that their benefits extend well beyond weight loss and treating type 2 diabetes. Now, new research has found that it could be a game changer for people living with serious mental … Read more
Growing up in a small midwestern town in the 1980s, Cassie Blakely learned to mask her symptoms early. She’d ask the teacher to help sharpen pencils so she didn’t have to finish a task. She learned that winning people over could be a superpower, especially when she struggled academically. It took decades before Blakely was … Read more
Nobody disputes that Lindsay Clancy killed her three young children. But three years later, her defense attorneys have put another defendant on trial: the mental health professionals and system responsible for her care. Clancy and her former husband, Patrick, have filed civil lawsuits against several medical professionals involved in her treatment, alleging negligence and wrongful … Read more
Everyone’s worried AI will take their job. Europe is more concerned it could take a toll on our health. While the US still lacks comprehensive federal rules governing artificial intelligence, the European Union is rolling out sweeping regulations this week designed to protect people from AI systems that manipulate, exploit or harm users. The EU … Read more
Is it just a slammed bedroom door — or something more? Moodiness is often considered part of the teenage years, but for some adolescents, persistent irritability, withdrawal or changes in behavior may signal something deeper. Research shows that about 1 in 5 young Americans experiences clinical depression, yet the condition can be difficult for parents … Read more
Aaisha Alvi was sitting in a doctor’s office when she first heard the command. “Stab Lina! Stab Lina! Stab Lina!” At the same time, she saw a vision of a long carver knife plunging into her 4-year-old daughter Lina’s chest again and again. “I didn’t want to do what the voice was telling me, but … Read more