Commentary Prairie voles were not meant to go through life alone. For those who have not had the privilege of meeting one, a prairie vole is a diminutive rodent autochthonous to the grasslands of the central parts of North America and best characterized as wrong-looking gerbils with rambunctious souls. A favorite snack of coyotes, hawks,…

Oftentimes, when the going gets tough, we stress. It’s natural and essential for survival, but not all stress is good. Finding the balance between experiencing harmful and beneficial stress is essential for our long-term well-being. So how can we modulate our stress response and have it work for us? Summary of Key Points Stress and anxiety…

Is anxiety affecting your life negatively? Don’t fret—you can soothe your spirit and hunger with these five anxiety-relieving foods that are good for your body and your mood. According to the American Psychiatric Association, nearly two-thirds of U.S. residents surveyed in 2017 were “extremely or somewhat anxious” about the health and safety of themselves and their…

In a funk? Do you: a) reach for a bag of potato chips, b) call a friend, c) pop an extra anti-depressant, or d) head for the gym to sweat out the sadness? For years, studies have shown that exercise is one of the best ways to treat a range of mental health issues. A…

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes feel less like last bastion from the world’s troubles and more like a paradise of rest and relaxation. Here are some of the top ways expert interior designers are decorating homes to reduce anxiety this year. Biophilic Design Biophilic…

Dear Dr. Chloe, I have been feeling really tense lately. There’s a lot going on in the world, and my wife has had some health issues. I’ve read that anxiety is on the rise and I wonder if that could be my situation. How do I know when it’s time to seek professional help? Also,…

The voice in your head drones on: “If I don’t work hard, I’ll be sifted out,” “No matter how hard I work, I can’t get everything done,” and “Why do I feel anxious when nothing is happening?” Stress leads to mental tension, and inner fatigue leads to psychological anxiety. How do we adjust? Psychologists remind…

Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is an ancient herb revered in Ayurveda—the traditional medicine system of India—where it has been used for thousands of years. Modern researchers have now begun to unravel why this herb has so many wide-reaching benefits for human health. Ashwagandha’s traditional medicinal uses are so numerous, it’s difficult to list…

Standing on the edge of a precipice, losing your way in a dark forest, or running into a crush will quicken your pulse—a physical consequence of the anxiety you experience. New findings of a March 2023 study offer evidence of the reverse: A faster heart rate can generate anxiety. When researchers artificially boosted the heart…

As a religious practice, meditation has been around for thousands of years in the East. It has also received widespread attention in modern-day medicine for nearly half a century and has gradually become popular in Western society. More and more studies have confirmed the various benefits of meditation on the human body. The latest experimental…