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The Longterm Benefits of Positive Emotions

Teens who experience more positive feelings in adolescence have better overall health in adulthood, suggesting a useful intervention. >

A Second Look at the Impact of Menopause on Mental Health

Menopause is not likely to be anyone's idea of a good time, but for most women it really isn't as troublesome as it's been made out to be. >

Dogs Are Good for Your Brain

Dogs do different things for the brain depending on what you do with them. Some activities promote relaxation; others, concentration. >

Virtual Reality Support for Patients in Palliative Care

Soothing VR scenes of nature offer people in palliative and end-of-life care an opportunity for escape, reducing pain and relieving stress. >

Combat Veterans with TBIs Turn to Psychedelic Drug for Relief

A plant-based psychedelic, ibogaine, shows promise as a way to relieve symptoms of PTSD in veterans with traumatic brain injuries. >

Don't Think About It

The idea behind psychotherapy is that it helps to think about what makes you anxious. Suppressing fearful thoughts may also offer relief. >

Less Screen Time Equals More Sleep Time

Parents take note: When day students' sleep schedules were compared to those of boarding students, the benefits of "lights out" were clear. >

A Toast to Heart Health

Light to moderate alcohol consumption seems to protect the heart by reducing anxiety. Cancer risk is a different story, however. >

Pets and Disturbed Sleep

Furry friends entertain us, keep us active, and improve our moods. They also disrupt our sleep. You need seven hours. Here's how to get it. >

Your Smartwatch Knows More than You Think

Your activity tracker can tell you about more than how many steps you've taken. It can trace how well you are handling life's ups and downs. >

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