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A good night's sleep can have positive benefits for your physical and mental health. Unfortunately, many people with mental illnesses such as anxiety can find it difficult to get the quality and volume of sleep they need. Everyone experiences some anxiety at times, causing some worry and fear about life stresses. An ... Read More

GABA ("gamma-aminobutyric acid") is a naturally occurring amino acid that operates as a chemical messenger in the brain. Chemical messengers  in the brain, or "neurotransmitters," carry messages between cells in the brain. GABA is known as an "inhibitory" neurotransmitter, because it blocks certain brain signals, ... Read More

We all know by now that COVID-19 doesn't affect every population group equally, and most of us know that age is the most common risk factor. The older a person is, the more likely they are not only to catch the virus but also to suffer severe adverse effects from it. But the second-biggest risk factor isn't so ... Read More

Adult ADHD was once considered rare in the United States, but in recent years, the diagnosis has become increasingly common. Today, 4.4% of American adults meet the criteria for an adult ADHD diagnosis. Understanding what an ADHD diagnosis means for an adult in the United States can help reduce the stigma surrounding ... Read More

Procrastination is something that happens to everyone at some point. Whether it's letting the dishes pile up in the sink, pushing the grocery shopping to another day, or waiting until the last minute to prep for a presentation at work, it's normal to put off things we don't want to do. But when is procrastination a ... Read More

Sitting for extended periods of time is linked to an increased risk for many health problems. If the type of work you do for a living involves long periods of sitting, you don't have to accept those increased health risks sitting down. In fact, simply by breaking up your sitting routine with short exercise rounds and ... Read More

Bipolar disorder can cause a person to experience extreme mood swings. When someone is in the middle of an emotional high like mania or hypomania, their behavior can dramatically shift. Most people have changes in energy, becoming much more active or talkative. Feelings of euphoria are also extremely common, leading to ... Read More

Are you one of the 36 million Americans who suffer from migraines? According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most common health disorder in the world. What you may not know is that there's a strong scientific link between migraines and mental health. Migraines are more than just ... Read More