Everyone is capable of feeling some form of anxiety. But everyone is also capable of dealing with it. PureWow’s article on wellness gives 29 tips on calming anxiety, from sniffing an orange, writing down a quick gratitude list, to the 4-7-8 breathing exercise (inhale for four seconds, hold your breath for seven, then exhale for …
Monthly Archives: June 2021
The thing is, antidepressants don’t always work. Though depression symptoms are found in more than a quarter of US adults, treatment for and research surrounding the disorder still has ways to go. This Elemental article suggests that before you turn to medication, ensure that antidepressants are right for your specific needs, instead of as a …
This Prevention article outlines Dr. Rachel Hopman’s, a neuroscientist at Northeastern University, new 20-5-3 rule for spending time outside. Generally, it is 20 minutes outside for three days a week. 5 hours each month you should spend in nature. 3 days you should spend off the grid each year. The article discusses the mental health …
CNN’s latest article goes through 5 reasons to begin practicing a mindfulness routine, as well as how to get started and how routines like this can help you. These reasons include insomnia, chronic pain, as well as overall stress. “Much of the time we’re lost in the past or the future,” said Diana Winston, director …