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).1
The holiday season...
Nearly 1 billion adults — about 12 percent of the world’s population — suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Among them, 425 million aged 30 to 69 have moderate to severe OSA. The sleep disorder is more common in men (up to 33 percent are affected) than in women (up to 19...
As we step into a new year, many of us feel inspired to make positive changes in our lives. One powerful way to make lasting improvements is by focusing on our habits. Studies suggest that it takes about 66 days for a new behavior to become automatic.1
Habits and happiness go hand in hand....
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.
Unfortunately though, not everyone feels happy during the holidays. In fact, 64 percent of people...
Have you ever tried to shed pounds or be healthier by skipping carbohydrates? If you have, you’re not alone. After all, popular diets have long tied carb intake to weight gain and other health issues.1
In fact, not all carbs are created equal. Some of them make your blood sugar levels...
You’ve probably heard that yogurt and kimchi are good for you. Or maybe you’ve had diarrhea while taking amoxicillin. But how do fermented foods benefit health, while antibiotics cause side effects? The answer has to do with your gut microbiome. In this article, we’ll explore:
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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...
In the U.S., 29 percent of adults say they have been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lives.1 Factors that contribute to this mental disorder include genes and brain chemistry. Life events, drug abuse, and certain medical conditions can make people depressed too.2 Though...
In the U.S., anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults yearly. This makes them the most common mental illness in the country.1 People with anxiety disorders often have other conditions like depression, alcoholism, and drug abuse.2 Socially, they may have a hard time forming relationships....
Almost 1 billion people worldwide had mental disorders in 2019. On top of that, cases of depression and anxiety rose by over 25 percent in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.1 More people are only expected to get treated for mental problems in the next decades. But at times, drugs and...