Body descriptions: To euphemize or accurately define? A couple of weeks ago, the Washington Post corrected a description of a man from “thickset” to “muscular.” I started to wonder how we’d all feel if we started to self-correct when we slipped into judgmental body words.
10 signs you really need a vacation You probably wouldn't hesitate to call in sick if you had the flu. But would you take a day off when your stress levels have catapulted into the stratosphere?
Preventing Alzheimer's: How to eat on the MIND diet One in nine older Americans has Alzheimer’s disease. But a new diet could help cut your risk in half! It’s called the "MIND" diet and mixes elements from the Mediterranean and DASH diets. Dr. Manny talks to cardiologist Dr. Michael Fenster about how to follow the brain healthy diet
Consuming energy drinks linked to risky behaviors in teens Consuming highly caffeinated energy drinks like Amp, Red Bull or Rockstar could be a telltale sign of other problems for high school students, according to a Canadian study.
Spending time with loved ones wards off depression It’s easy nowadays to pick up the phone to connect with friends and family, but spending time being physically present with a loved one is more beneficial, found a study published Monday in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
How men and women experience depression differently Depressive disorders are a complex and often confusing family of conditions.
Battle winter blues with light? Can the winter blues be cured with light? There may be a new way to deal with seasonal affective disorder
High-fructose diet may contribute to anxiety, depression during adolescence Consuming excess fructose— a sugar commonly added to packaged foods and beverages— may worsen depression and anxiety in teenagers, new research suggests.
Is it okay to cry? Dealing with fears of tears I’ve noticed recently that the first time a person cries in my presence, tears are followed by a profuse apology--the sort of apology you’d expect from a major faux pas, like stepping on someone’s toe.
Researchers track mental illness with Twitter In a time when sharing thoughts and feelings in the form of a hashtag has become the norm, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have turned to Twitter to gather important information about mental illness.
