Mental Health

Scientists Track 60% Drop in Nature Connection Across 200 Years
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Scientists Track 60% Drop in Nature Connection Across 200 Years

Humans have lost more than half their connection to the natural world over the past two centuries, according to groundbreaking research that tracked nature relationships from 1800 to 2020. Scientists discovered a 60% decline in what researchers call “nature connectedness” – our psychological and emotional bond with the natural environment. As urbanization exploded from just…

Why Gen Z’s Bathroom Anxiety Matters More Than You Think
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Why Gen Z’s Bathroom Anxiety Matters More Than You Think

For most of us, the workplace bathroom is more than just a functional space. It can be a source of anxiety, avoidance, and even shame. A recent survey found that 83% of Gen Z employees have experienced bathroom-related anxiety at work—serious enough that many consider leaving their jobs over it. While this may sound surprising,…

Ancient Knowledge and Modern Science: The Complex Dance Between Diet and Mental Health

Ancient Knowledge and Modern Science: The Complex Dance Between Diet and Mental Health

Could the mental health epidemic be linked to what’s on your plate? One in five adults in the U.S. battle with mental health issues, yet only a fraction are advised to focus on diet as part of their healing. While it’s a complex subject, emerging evidence highlights the significant impact diet can have on mental…

How Sleep Deprivation Can Eat Away at Your Brain – Literally
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How Sleep Deprivation Can Eat Away at Your Brain – Literally

What happens to your brain when you don’t get enough sleep? Alarmingly, it might start eating itself. While this might sound like an exaggerated horror scenario, it’s actually a real and concerning biological response observed in scientific studies.  In this article, we delve into the unexpected and somewhat unnerving effects of sleep deprivation on our…

Coronavirus Update: New CDC Testing Criteria, Pandemic Preparedness, and Anxiety
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Coronavirus Update: New CDC Testing Criteria, Pandemic Preparedness, and Anxiety

The CDC has revised its criteria for testing for the novel coronavirus after a woman tested positive for the virus in California. Initially, the CDC was reluctant to test her for COVID-19 because she didn’t meet their original criteria, mainly because she was exposed to someone else who had the virus. Luckily, her doctors persisted…

Novel Coronavirus: What We Know So Far About COVID-19
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Novel Coronavirus: What We Know So Far About COVID-19

The novel coronavirus has dominated new outlets throughout late 2019 and early 2020, but what do we know about this deadly virus? And what information is essential? The New York Times called it an “infodemic” because so many stories have been written about Coronavirus. Many dangerous and false information about the new illness on the…

Coronavirus Update: Death Toll Reaches 14, How to Self-Quarantine, and Best Disinfectants
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Coronavirus Update: Death Toll Reaches 14, How to Self-Quarantine, and Best Disinfectants

Before officials got wind of it, the coronavirus may have spread in King County, Washington. Several residents at the Life Care Center nursing home have fallen ill due to the virus. Many of the deaths are linked to the facility. Thirteen people have now died in Washington state, and California also saw its first death…