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Listening to 'pink noise' could improve sleep and memory, early research shows

May 20, 2024

Listening to 'pink noise' could improve sleep and memory, early research shows

Pink noise, a soothing alternative to white noise, is gaining attention for its potential benefits in promoting relaxation and improving sleep quality.

Graduation ceremonies canceled: How disappointed grads can overcome ‘milestone FOMO’

May 19, 2024

Graduation ceremonies canceled: How disappointed grads can overcome ‘milestone FOMO’

Amid canceled graduation ceremonies, some students may experience "milestone FOMO." Mental health experts offer tips for handling the emotions after missing this rite of passage.

Sitting still is hard, but experts say the benefits of meditation are worth the struggle

May 15, 2024

Sitting still is hard, but experts say the benefits of meditation are worth the struggle

Meditation has numerous mental health benefits, like reducing stress and anxiety. Experts say that getting distracted is normal, and recommend starting with short sessions.

Pastor based in Dallas shares depression journey, urges others to seek help: ‘Don’t hesitate’

May 14, 2024

Pastor based in Dallas shares depression journey, urges others to seek help: ‘Don’t hesitate’

Pastors and other clergy members often serve as pillars of support in times of crisis — but what happens when they are the ones who need lifted up? A pastor and mental health professionals chime in.

Nurses call for change as many reveal they're ‘extremely likely’ to leave profession: ‘Emotional, stressful'

May 10, 2024

Nurses call for change as many reveal they're ‘extremely likely’ to leave profession: ‘Emotional, stressful'

Nurses aren’t optimistic that this year will be any better than last year — and more than one-third of them are “extremely likely" to change jobs, according to a new survey.

Grieving during Mother’s Day: 5 tips for navigating the first holiday after losing a mom

May 8, 2024

Grieving during Mother’s Day: 5 tips for navigating the first holiday after losing a mom

Mother’s Day is a celebration for most — but for those who have lost their moms, it can be a difficult day marked by grief and isolation. A mental health professional offers guidance.

American veterans who commit suicide are 95% male, crisis often driven by family disputes, say experts

May 4, 2024

American veterans who commit suicide are 95% male, crisis often driven by family disputes, say experts

Veterans who commit suicide are 95% male and the crisis is often driven by marital disputes and a resulting inabiilty to see their children on a regular basis, experts and advocates said.

Anger can increase heart attack risk, study finds: ‘Chronic insult to arteries’

May 3, 2024

Anger can increase heart attack risk, study finds: ‘Chronic insult to arteries’

Feeling angry for as little as eight minutes a day could raise your chances of experiencing a cardiac event, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests, but more research needed

May 2, 2024

Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests, but more research needed

Cat cuddles might seem therapeutic, but a study suggests this could have adverse mental health effects down the road. The study researcher and a psychologist weighed in on the findings.

When a parent must care for a parent: How to avoid caregiving burnout, according to experts

May 1, 2024

When a parent must care for a parent: How to avoid caregiving burnout, according to experts

Serving as a caregiver for a parent with dementia while also caring for kids can come with physical, mental and emotional challenges, several caregivers shared with Fox News Digital.