Anxiety

Anxiety

A group of ballet dancers standing on stage, ensuring success.
The pursuit of excellence is a noble goal — but constantly having to prove your self-worth can derail your plans for success.
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To reap the benefits of AI technologies, businesses must keep humans in the driving seat.
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The benefits of the psychedelic seem to last long after the trip wears off.
A man sitting in a chair next to a woman, pondering Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy.
The great philosopher spent the final portion of his painful life in a vegetative state. Did illness get him there, or was it his own philosophy?
An image of a dark forest at night infused with the mysterious aura of the Bell Witch.
Serving as the inspiration for the modern horror classic “The Blair Witch Project,” what does our fascination with this unsolvable mystery tell us about our modern psyche?
A group of people utilizing effective communication skills sitting around a table in a meeting.
Clear communication is good for business and life — but compelling communication can take you to another level.
A burning car on the side of the road.
You are much more likely to die in a car crash than from terrorism. Yet, philosopher Eran Fish says fearing terrorism more is justified.
A man is taking a bath in a Thermae Romae-style bathtub.
In ancient Rome, collective bathing was the norm. In the West today, it’s the exception — and that’s too bad.
A man is undergoing a TMS treatment for depression.
For people with hard-to-treat depression, a non-invasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can provide relief.
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From marketing to social media, today’s world preys on your values. Here’s how to reclaim them and find true happiness.
An image of a woman holding a cell phone with potential trigger warnings.
Scientific evidence does not support the use of trigger warnings, which are described as a "disingenuous gesture of trauma awareness."
A successful man with a beard symbolizing empowerment.
“Choose not to be harmed—and you won’t feel harmed," advised Stoic philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius. He had a point.
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Millennials — who were raised to expect unlimited success but found only disappointment — can be drawn to manifestation.
A painting depicting sleep deprivation and a woman asleep at a table.
Bad news: Sleeping in on the weekends probably won't cut it.
Sleep in brown's office - anti-psychiatry stance.
A brief look at the six-decade challenge to psychiatry.
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A study involving nearly 2,000 people found links between personality traits and the likelihood of moving toward or away from dementia.
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Exercise can have surprisingly transformative impacts on the brain, according to neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. It has the power not only to boost mood and focus due to an increase in […]
a painting depicting an angel and a woman showing fear while holding a scythe.
“It is healthy and normal to be afraid of death."
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In the ongoing battle against PTSD, a potential new weapon emerges: a nasal spray loaded with neuropeptide Y.
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To advance the gender-affirming healthcare of all those who transition, we must also understand the nature and causes of those who detransition.
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"Human connection is as threatened by unhealthy peace as it is by unhealthy conflict." —Priya Parker
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We will have a better shot at improving our lives once we come to understand, know, and love the people we will one day become.
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Neuroscientists and artists alike are making the case that we could transform the world through psychedelics.
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Claims of a "loneliness epidemic" aren't based on robust data. Loneliness might be a problem, but it's not worse than it was in the past.
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Striking differences in the composition of the gut microbiome suggest that fermented food could help those suffering from anorexia.