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Study suggests high-quality social interactions can protect against depressed mood

Study suggests high-quality social interactions can protect against depressed mood

How important are social interactions to individual’s happiness? A study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationshipssuggests that increasing social...

Does It Really Pay Off to Be An Eternal Optimist?

Does It Really Pay Off to Be An Eternal Optimist?

If anyone’s ever criticized you for being an eternal optimist, you might have wondered whether you should perhaps be more of a realist. After all, optimism can lead people to...

The Science of Plant Sunburn: How to Keep Your Plants From Burning Out

The Science of Plant Sunburn: How to Keep Your Plants From Burning Out

In a world that's getting hotter and experiencing stronger droughts and heatwaves, sunburn is becoming an increasing threat to the wellbeing of plants. Whether indoors or...

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...