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3 Surprising Powers of the Placebo Effect

3 Surprising Powers of the Placebo Effect

Are you a Harry Potter fan? If so, you might recall the following storyline from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Harry’s friend, Ronald Weasley, is an enthusiastic...

The Pandemic Determinants of Health

The Pandemic Determinants of Health

Today my clinic began with a young adult coming in for follow-up for depression and needing paperwork completed for mental health–related medical leave. This was followed by an...

Survey shows rising levels of loneliness among adults here

Survey shows rising levels of loneliness among adults here

Hundreds of thousands of adults here have said they feel lonely some or all of the time, but many feel ashamed to admit it, according to a new survey. Almost one-third of...

‘Small break’ from social media can have big impact on mental health

‘Small break’ from social media can have big impact on mental health

Home / Healthy Living / Mental Health / ‘Small break’ from social media can have big impact on mental health According to a new study, even a week away from social media can...

8 Quirky Ways to Boost Your Mood and Mental Health

8 Quirky Ways to Boost Your Mood and Mental Health

Self-care during chaotic times can feel like trying to fill a bathtub with a leaky bucket and broken drain—and while blindfolded. Gone are the days when relief can be mustered...

The #1 Best Food to Eat For Better Sex, Says Science — Eat This Not That

The #1 Best Food to Eat For Better Sex, Says Science — Eat This Not That

I'm sure you've heard of oysters being not only a delicious food to snack on, but a top aphrodisiac as well. However, boosting your libido or improving your sex life is about...

The Best Leadership Links to Read Right Now: Make a

The Best Leadership Links to Read Right Now: Make a

Today we dispatched the April edition of our Leadership That Works Newsletter, a curated digest of the best leadership links from around the web, sent at the end of each...

Legal weed states studying mental health risk of high-potency products

Legal weed states studying mental health risk of high-potency products

With national cannabis legalization poised to be introduced in the Senate, states that legalized recreational marijuana 10 years ago are now studying the public health...

8 health benefits of lime water

8 health benefits of lime water

Drinking an adequate amount of water, especially with the addition of lime, may provide some health benefits, such as aiding in weight management, skin health, and helping to...

How to tackle inequitable access, vaccine hesitancy, and other barriers to achieve high vaccine uptake

How to tackle inequitable access, vaccine hesitancy, and other barriers to achieve high vaccine uptake

World Immunisation Week is an opportune moment to reflect on the importance of vaccination as one of the foundations of a functioning public health system. This year presents a...

Illinois’ Education Chief Urges Schools to Stop Working With Police to Ticket Students for Misbehavior

Illinois’ Education Chief Urges Schools to Stop Working With Police to Ticket Students for Misbehavior

Illinois’ top education official urged schools to stop working with police to ticket students for misbehavior, hours after an investigation by ProPublica and the Chicago Tribune...

Mental Health Counseling: How it Works, Benefits

Mental Health Counseling: How it Works, Benefits

Mental health counseling, or psychotherapy, is something many people wonder about. It's a concept that, until one begins, seems hard to fully grasp. It's not uncommon for people...