Mental Health

Mental health refers to our emotional well-being and how we manage our thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. It is important to have a healthy mental approach to life and to manage stress in order to maintain mental health. Maintaining a healthy mental approach to life means accepting that life isn’t perfect and that you won’t get everything you want. It also means being open to new experiences and trying new things even if you’re afraid. Managing stress means recognizing when you’re feeling stressed and taking steps to reduce that stress. Everyone experiences stress, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Stress can be helpful because it can motivate you to take action and push you to exceed your limits. However, too much stress can have negative consequences on your mental health.

Your Social Circle Physically Rewires Your Brain’s Stress Response, Here’s How
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Your Social Circle Physically Rewires Your Brain’s Stress Response, Here’s How

You probably know that spending time with certain people leaves you feeling drained. Others leave you feeling calm, grounded, and somehow lighter. Most of us chalk that up to personality or chemistry. But science says something much deeper is going on. Your nervous system is not a sealed-off machine running on its own. It responds,…

New Study Reveals Mania Drives Over 80% of Bipolar Disorder’s Genetic Architecture
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New Study Reveals Mania Drives Over 80% of Bipolar Disorder’s Genetic Architecture

Bipolar disorder has confused doctors, frustrated patients, and resisted easy answers for decades. People living with the condition can wait up to ten years before receiving the right diagnosis. During that time, they bounce between labels like major depression and schizophrenia while their symptoms rage on without proper treatment. But a major new study may…

Science Proves Love and Social Connection Are Necessary for Physical Health 
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Science Proves Love and Social Connection Are Necessary for Physical Health 

Doctors measure your blood pressure, check your cholesterol, and ask about exercise habits and diet. They want to know if you smoke, how much you drink, and whether you sleep enough. Standard health assessments cover dozens of risk factors that predict disease and early death. Yet one factor matters just as much as any pill…

Can Blue Lights Really Save Lives at Train Stations?
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Can Blue Lights Really Save Lives at Train Stations?

When Japan’s railway companies began installing blue lights above train platforms, the idea seemed both innovative and hopeful: a simple color change that could deter suicides. Early reports were astounding, claiming reductions as high as 84%. Soon, the concept spread across the world from the UK to Switzerland, igniting global interest. But years later, as…

Why Gen Z Is Experiencing Record Levels of Anxiety
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Why Gen Z Is Experiencing Record Levels of Anxiety

For Gen Z, rising anxiety stems from a mix of biological sensitivity and the speed of modern life. Their developing brains are more reactive to stress, and constant exposure to information keeps them emotionally charged. The nonstop flow of digital content, shifting social expectations, and uncertain global conditions overload their coping systems, preventing rest and…

Why You Might Feel Lonelier Than Ever And How to Fix It
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Why You Might Feel Lonelier Than Ever And How to Fix It

You can be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone. If that sounds familiar, you’re not the only one. Recent global research reveals that loneliness has become one of the most pressing public health concerns of our time, especially for teenagers and young adults. According to a Meta Gallup survey of over 140 countries,…

Study Finds High-Fat Cheese Reduces Dementia Risk Better Than Low-Fat
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Study Finds High-Fat Cheese Reduces Dementia Risk Better Than Low-Fat

Scientists just turned decades of dietary advice on its head. A new study spanning 25 years suggests that eating more high-fat cheese and cream might protect your brain from dementia. Yes, you read that right. Foods we’ve been told to limit could actually help keep our minds sharp as we age. Over 27,000 people in…

The Year America Felt Tired: What 2025 Revealed About Our Mental Health
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The Year America Felt Tired: What 2025 Revealed About Our Mental Health

If 2025 felt more exhausting than inspiring, you are far from alone. A recent national survey found that only about 10% of Americans described 2025 as a great year. The rest were caught somewhere between “just okay” and “barely hanging on.” Despite economic recovery headlines and the return to normalcy after years of upheaval, most…

When Decluttering Turns Destructive: The ADHD “Tossing” Habit Explained
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When Decluttering Turns Destructive: The ADHD “Tossing” Habit Explained

Have you ever stared at a messy room and suddenly decided to throw everything away? For many people, especially those with ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), this impulse, known as tossing, can feel like a way to regain control when clutter and decisions become overwhelming. But while it offers temporary relief, the habit can also create new…