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The Most Healing Types of Alone Time Are More Social in Nature
New research finds solitude is better for your health when it’s less intense and more connected to the world around you.
Taking at Least 5,000 Steps a Day May Help Fight Depression
A new study finds people who take at least 5,000 steps a day experience fewer symptoms of depression.
Alone Time Important to Your Mental Health During the Holidays
Nearly half of Americans say they don’t get the alone time they need during the holidays, and more than half say it’s important to their mental health.
FYI – Using Abbreviations When Texting Can Make U Seem Insincere
A new study finds people who use text abbreviations are less likely to get replies because their messages seem hollow or less important.
Anxiety and Depression Among U.S. Adults Continue to Rise
The latest CDC data shows anxiety and depression hitting U.S. adults harder, especially those 18-29 years old.
Bright Light Therapy Used for Seasonal Affective Disorder May Help Treat Other Forms of Depression
A new study finds using bright light therapy in addition to medication helps ease symptoms of major depressive disorder and bipolar depression.
Pollution from Wildfire Smoke May Be Impacting Kids’ Mental Health
Children exposed to unsafe levels of fine particulate matter through wildfires and other extreme forms of air pollution face an increased risk of depression, anxiety and other internalizing symptoms, a new study finds.
High Doses of Stimulants Like Adderall Linked to Increased Risk of Psychosis
A new study finds teens and adults who take high doses of amphetamines commonly prescribed for ADHD have 5Xs the risk of new-onset psychosis.
Cellphone Use and Heart Disease – The Link Looks Real, According to a New Study
A new study finds people who use their cellphone on a regular basis are more likely to be diagnosed with coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure and stroke. Poor sleep and mental distress linked to cellphone use may play a role.
Taking Ozempic or Wegovy Does Not Increase Risk for Mental Health Issues, Study Finds
Researchers find no link between semaglutide, the main ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, and depression, suicidal thoughts or behaviors in patients with no prior history of the conditions.
Making Up for Lost Sleep on the Weekend May Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
A new study finds sleep-deprived adults who get the most catch-up sleep on the weekend are 20% less likely to develop heart disease.
Scrolling Through Online Videos Only Makes Boredom Worse
People who quickly swipe through online videos end up more bored and less satisfied than those who concentrate on the content, new study finds.