How to recognize health misinformation and disinformation
In the age of viral content and fast and furious social media communication, disinformation and misinformation, including about health matters, are spreading more widely than ever. Why is this the case exactly, and how can we learn to spot inaccurate and even malicious health information? Why do we fall so easily for false health info, […]
How to Not Take Things So Personally, According to Experts
As someone who’s been called “too sensitive” more times than I can count, I get that attempting to learn how to not take things personally can feel about as possible as trying to “just relax” or “stop overthinking.” (What else am I supposed to assume when a friend leaves my last three texts on delivered—meanwhile […]
How to Keep a Clean House with ADHD: Neurodivergent Cleaning Tips
Q: “My husband and I have ADHD, as do our two kids. For the life of us, we cannot have a house that isn’t messy and disorganized. Every room is a disaster area, from the kids’ rooms to the living spaces. We struggle to remember to put things back to stay organized. Besides, I can’t […]
Sunset anxiety is real: Here’s what it is and how to conquer the dread of dusk | Health
As the day draws to an end with the sun dipping below the horizon, the realisation of the day’s end strikes, bringing forth many epiphanies. As the remnants of the daylight begin to fade, a quiet anxiety settles in. This is also known as sunset anxiety. Sunset anxiety is the feeling of uneasiness as the […]
How To Manage Anxiety During Your Job Search
A woman uses her laptop to look for a job. getty Finding a job can be extremely stressful, especially if you are an anxious person. For those who are neurodivergent and have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, the job search can be even more challenging. Although you may not know that someone is dealing […]
How to Start the Conversation
Sarah, a new mom who’s thrilled about her 3-month-old baby, is struggling with her sex life. Her once vibrant physical relationship with her partner has dwindled, and she’s dealing with painful intercourse and a notable drop in desire. Pregnancy and childbirth are transformative experiences that affect every facet of a person’s life, including their sexual […]
How to Stop Obsessing About What Other People Think of You
As much as I’d love to pretend otherwise, I sometimes care a little too much about what other people think of me. Are those tourists judging the way I look while I run? Does my boss see me as a screw-up after making that mistake? Is my latest Instagram story kind of cringe? These self-conscious […]
Do I Need Antidepressants? How to Tell If Medication Might Help You
According to Eric Lenze, MD, head of the department of psychiatry at Washington University’s School of Medicine in St. Louis, there’s even a version of the questionnaire providers use to guide diagnoses, called the PHQ-9, online. If you take it, and your total score is 10 or higher, he recommends talking to a doctor about […]
How To Get Better Sleep And Reduce Teeth Grinding
Dentist Rana Stino, left, checks the retainer fit on patient Holly Brown on Jan. 20, 2022, at Water … [+] Tower Dental Care in Chicago. Brown wears a retainer to protect her teeth from grinding. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) TNS Recent figures show that an estimated 31.1 percent of U.S. adults […]
To Philosophize is to Learn How to Die
I spent four years writing a PhD on philosophical definitions of time in the 16th century. Most of my research revolved around the subject of death. Every day I read discussions about the nature of the afterlife, suicide, pain, mortality, and of course — fear of death. With all this philosophical study under my belt, […]