The holidays: a time for peace on Earth … and inner turmoil.Â
A survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) shows that almost 9 out 10 U.S. adults feel stressed during the holidays. Their common concerns include a lack of money, longing for absent loved ones, and family conflict.1Â
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Overwhelmed by the thought of holiday shopping, family gatherings, and endless to-do lists? You’re in good company. About nine in 10 U.S. adults say that the holidays cause them stress, based on a survey by the American Psychological Association (APA).1Â
The holiday season doesn’t have to be a reci...
Roughly 8 million people — including President Joe Biden — use a CPAP machine in the U.S.1Â
CPAP, which stands for continuous positive airway pressure, is the “gold-standard” treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is a condition in which your breathing stops and restarts while you’re slee...
In 2024, it’s estimated that approximately 2 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. It’s also expected that over 600,000 individuals will die from this disease, making it one of the leading causes of death for Americans.1,2Â
Cancer doesn’t just affect physical health. It also pres...
Gout currently affects about 9 million adults in the U.S., making it one of the less common chronic diseases today. But the condition has dogged the human race for a long time.1,2Â
It’s been observed in 4,000-year-old mummies from Egypt.2Â
And it seems to have been first accurately described by Hi...
Catchy jingles played on repeat. Smiling people in commercials. Festive decorations everywhere. Magazine-worthy dinner spreads. These hallmarks evoke the joy associated with the holiday season.Â
Unfortunately though, not everyone feels happy during the holidays. In fact, 64 percent of people experi...
On the fourth Thursday of November, people all over the United States gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving. Together, they feast on a wide array of classic dishes. Once they’ve filled themselves to the brim, they lie down on the couch — only to fall asleep before they know it!
Post-dinne...
In the United States, six in 10 adults have a chronic disease, while four in 10 have two or more. Chronic health conditions include heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, obesity, and arthritis. Mental disorders like depression and anxiety fall into the same category. Such persistent illnesses are...