(Natural News) Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by persistent and excessive worrying about a number of different things. While certain symptoms of GAD may appear similar to a phobia, or an extreme and irrational fear to a stimulus, the mental disorder is not a direct response to a specific situation or experience. Patients diagnosed […]

(Natural News) When you don’t get enough sleep, you’re tired and cranky the next day. However, sleep deprivation also affects your emotional and mental health in four different ways. It makes you more emotionally reactive. If you’re sleep deprived, you may lose your temper over small things. Aside from negatively affecting your mood, emotional reactivity […]

(Natural News) A large study reveals that even just one hour of exercise per week can help prevent future depression. “We’ve known for some time that exercise has a role to play in treating symptoms of depression, but this is the first time we have been able to quantify the preventative potential of physical activity […]

(Natural News) Have you ever wondered how professionals stay calm in the stressful and life-threatening situations that they face on a daily basis? They use a subtle and effective breathing exercise called “box breathing” that de-stresses them in just a few minutes. Box breathing is a form of deep, present, and conscious breathing. The exhalation of each breath is […]

(Natural News) Whether you’ve had a tough day at work, got into a fight with a close friend, or are having some money issues, everyone feels stressed sometimes. Stress and strong emotions like fear, anger, or sadness are perfectly normal if they don’t interfere with your daily activities and go away after a few hours […]

(Natural News) If you’ve had a long and tiring day at work, a plate of comforting food can improve your mood. But instead of indulging in junk food that can make you overweight, snack on some mood-boosting and nutrient-rich superfoods instead. Even fresh food can’t function as a miracle cure, but following a diet full of fresh […]

(Natural News) You’re pacing the floor restlessly. Cold sweat is trickling down your face. You throw glances at the clock while reaching out for a stick of cigarette. Body language says it all. You’re worried sick over a work deadline hanging over your head like the proverbial sword of Damocles. Worry and its first cousin, […]

(Natural News) It is astounding to think that in only a few decades, the rate of antidepressant use in our country has risen by 400 percent. Statistics taken from the federal government show that nearly one in every 10 Americans take an antidepressant, making this particular class of drugs the third most common prescription medication […]

(Natural News) According to research, the concept of “comfort food” isn’t a one-size-fits-all scenario. You may want some chocolate if you’re feeling sad, but another person will reach for a bag of potato chips when they fail a test at school. What is “comfort food?” Does indulging in sweet or salty foods really give you comfort? […]

(Natural News) Have you ever read a story in the news that made you physically ill? For some people, this has been happening more often than usual lately – and it’s not horror stories of evil pedophiles making people’s stomachs turn this time. Instead, it’s the blood-thirsty mainstream media, doing its best to inspire panic […]