MentalHealth
‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans
‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans Everyday discrimination happens to all races and genders. FG Trade Latin/E+ via Getty Images People who most frequently encounter everyday discrimination – those subtle snubs and slights of everyday life – are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression. What’s more, […]
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The solution to workplace isolation might be in the gap − the generation gap
The solution to workplace isolation might be in the gap − the generation gap The potential for friendships and mentorships between colleagues in different stages of life are often overlooked. OwenPrice/E+ via Getty Images Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the United States finds itself in the midst of another public health crisis. This […]
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Losing your job is bad for your health, but there are things you can do to minimize the harm
Losing your job is bad for your health, but there are things you can do to minimize the harm Losing your job can hurt you in many ways. Maskot/Getty Images The Trump administration’s firing and furloughing of tens of thousands of federal workers and contractors have obviously caused economic hardship for Americans employed in national […]
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Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep
Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep Better sleep hygiene habits may help with insomnia. Tetra Images via Getty Images About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep could lead to […]
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How early-life stress can ‘reprogram’ the brain
How early-life stress can ‘reprogram’ the brain New research reveals how childhood adversity shapes the brain and behavior. Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world’s children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review of research in this domain, researchers […]
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