Body neutrality is a philosophy that you should focus on what your body can do for you rather than what it looks like. In recent years, body positivity, which urges people to love their bodies regardless of what they look like, has become a cultural buzzword. For people who find loving their appearance 24/7 impossible, […]
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Bipolar Disorder Can Require 'Rapid Intervention' — All About the Illness Kanye West Faces
On Wednesday, Kim Kardashian West asked for “compassion” for Kanye West as he manages a new cycle in his bipolar disorder. The rapper, 43, has spoken openly in the past about his history with the mood disorder, which he was first diagnosed with about three years ago. West likened bipolar disorder to having “a sprained […]
Alesha Dixon health: The Greatest Dancer host on how syndrome ‘held her back’
Alesha Dixon, 41, has achieved more than most people in her lifetime, and this includes being an Action Aid ambassador, performer and author. During her career, the star has spoken about her battle with imposter syndrome. “A lot of people, even if they’ve not heard of Impostor Syndrome, go, ‘Oh yes, I can identify with […]
Do away with these habits if you want to stay healthy
Are you skipping your eye appointment and/or not laughing enough? Time to get rid of these habits. When it comes to health, you have to take into consideration every aspect of your being. Eating healthy, sleeping on time and getting enough hours, and exercising every day, are basic for good health. But, apart from these, […]
Robbie spoke to NME about society’s increased openness to talk about depression and to rem
Robbie Williams, 45, has spoken about his struggles with mental health issues, describing himself as battling with a disease in his head that wants to him. The Take That star spoke to The Sun and revealed his history with the ongoing he was able to finally come to terms with it READ MORE Royal heartache: Kate’s brother James […]
How Do I Stop Overthinking Once And For All?
Overthinking is like getting a bad pimple—it happens to everyone. Your mum, your sister, your best friend (obviously…you’re the first to hear about it!), they’re all guilty of it. So before I get started, take solace in knowing that you’re not alone in your never-ending “Omg, what if…” thoughts. Especially if you’re the high-achiever type […]
Number of years in NFL, certain positions portend greater risk for cognitive, mental health problems
Longer NFL careers and certain playing positions appear to each spell greater long-term risk for serious cognitive problems such as confusion, memory deficits, depression and anxiety in former football players, according to a new report published Aug. 30 in The American Journal of Sports Medicine. The study is believed to be the first to explore […]
Robin Williams' Son Zak Says He Struggled with Depression: 'I Found Myself Self-Medicating'
Robin Williams‘ son Zak is talking about about his own struggles with mental health, just over five years after the actor’s death. During an online question and answer session with the mental health chat community 18percent last week, Zak opened up about coping with his father’s death and why he’s become a mental health advocate in […]
Widespread aspirin use despite few benefits, high risks
Medical consensus once supported daily use of low dose aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke in people at increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). But in 2018, three major clinical trials cast doubt on that conventional wisdom, finding few benefits and consistent bleeding risks associated with daily aspirin use. Taken together, the findings led […]
Microdosing Psychedelics May Boost Mood and Focus. But What Are the Drawbacks?
Microdosing psychedelics is a growing trend that involves ingesting very small sub-hallucinogenic amounts of substances like LSD or dried psilocybin-containing mushrooms. We ran a large-scale, pre-registered global research study asking participants to report what they like and dislike about microdosing. The three most commonly reported benefits were: improved mood, increased focus and enhanced creativity. The […]