Why the vagus nerve is the key to fighting stress
By Brittany Vargas The vagus nerve plays a critical role in stress regulation and feelings of safety, according to both Brad Lichtenstein, ND, BCB, at The Breath Space in Lake...
Read MoreSurvey reveals parents need support in starting mental health talks with their children
Photo Cred: Allen Taylor/Unsplash By Liz Gold A new national survey has found that while most parents with children under the age of 18 know it’s essential to talk with...
Read MoreChildhood abuse associated with high cholesterol in adulthood
By Avery St. Onge Risk factors for heart disease and stroke were higher for adults who endured childhood abuse, a recent study found. The study, published in the Journal of...
Read MoreNearly half of young adults struggled with mental health issues during pandemic
Photo Cred: Ethan Sykes/Unsplash By Liz Gold New research has revealed that about 50 percent of young adults exhibited mental health symptoms during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and more...
Read MoreStructural racism, pandemic stressors associated with postpartum depression and anxiety among Black individuals
Photo Cred: Shvets Production/Pexels By Liz Gold New research explored how structural and interpersonal racism and the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has contributed to postpartum anxiety and depression in Black individuals...
Read MoreNew study examines trends in outpatient mental health services use before and during COVID-19
Photo Cred: Sincerely Media/Unsplash By Liz Gold A retrospective analysis compared outpatient mental health services use before and during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and found the role of telehealth is...
Read MoreExercise can help alleviate both long-term and short-term symptoms of depression
Photo Cred: Frank Cone/Pexels By Avery St. Onge Two new studies by Iowa State University found that exercising for 30 minutes can reduce symptoms of depression for up to 75...
Read MoreSpirituality linked to better quality of life for heart failure patients
Photo Cred: Mohamed Nohassi/Unsplash By Liz Gold A new literature review found that spirituality can have a positive impact on quality of life (QOL) for heart failure patients and concluded...
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