The stress of taking care of his elderly parents and family brought 44-year-old Hongkonger Michael to the verge of a breakdown. Already the father of an eight-year-old, he juggles the responsibilities of his regular home life with taking care of his parents and working full time. Michael, who only wanted to provide his first name,…
A lot of sex can do a body good — both mentally and physically. Experts are advising people to keep having regular sex if they want to be happy — although it seems like not enough people are choosing that route. A survey conducted by sex toy company The Handy shared that nearly one in five…
Medical News Today The gut microbiota refers to the microorganisms that live in the gut. A narrative review recently published in the journal Nutrients sought to look at data on changes in the gut microbiota in people with anxiety disorders and on how probiotics may help improve anxiety symptoms. Follow the link below to read the full story on……
getty Retirees imagine their post-working lives relaxing in the shade on their comfortable porch. The view before them glistens with the fresh growth of green. The sweet light of the morning sun warms the dewy grass. They’re happy, at ease, and totally unfazed by economic headlines. And they wouldn’t be wrong. Unfortunately, far too many…
Local business owners in the Susquehanna Valley say they’re keeping a close eye on potential tariffs amid now-delayed efforts to implement the measures on Canadian and Mexican imports.Because many businesses use imported products as part of the services and products they sell and serve, some proprietors on Monday said they were already dealing with inflated…
Beauty & Health Editor Hannah Frye is the Beauty & Health Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including beauty, women’s health, mental health, sustainability, social media trends, and more….
As we begin a new year, prioritizing your health — physical and mental — is essential. Mental health challenges like anxiety or depression affect countless individuals, yet many remain unsure of where to begin. Psychiatry can play a critical role in improving mental well-being. Here’s what you need to know about psychiatry, how it differs…
A Chinese woman named Dong won a unique challenge in Chongqing, where she abstained from using her mobile phone for eight hours and earned a prize of 10,000 yuan (about 1,400 US dollars). According to ABP, Dong participated in a competition held at a shopping center in Chongqing that aimed to test individuals’ ability…
A university in Hong Kong will provide free traditional Chinese medicine treatments to 5,000 people who suffer from depression, anxiety or insomnia under a three-year project, with a goal of establishing related protocols for mental health issues. Baptist University said on Monday that it had launched the city’s first large-scale community project that promoted the…
PITTSBURGH (TNS) — About 25 years ago, my family was vacationing in New Jersey, and my dad and I went golfing. On the way to the course, the car started acting up — the battery was dying. This was before the days of smartphones, so we relied on highway signage and good fortune to limp to…