CONDITIONS / ANXIETY

CBD Will Cure What(ever) Ails You

The wild and far-ranging health claims about CBD -- a product of hemp, not marijuana, -- are unsubstantiated. The FDA needs to weigh in. >

The Worst Kind of Optimists

Some people think they are not at risk for COVID-19 and can ignore restrictions because they haven't gotten gotten it yet. Big mistake. >

Say “Awe”

You can recharge your positive outlook by cultivating a sense of wonder. A 15-minute awe walk made seniors visibly happier. >

An Antidote for Loneliness

Loneliness is a mental health burden for many older adults. But not all. People unaffected by it seem to have one quality in common. >

FoMO: Fear of Missing Out

Feeling left out of festivities hundreds of miles away is a sign you need to focus less on social media friends and more on people nearby. >

More Mistaken COVID Claims

A French health minister's tweet that ibuprofen could make COVID symptoms worse became a case study of how misinformation spreads. >

Taking Anxiety to the Mat

People plagued by worries have a number of treatments to choose from. Yoga can be a useful alternative for some. >

To Stay Motivated, Take It Easy

Hedonists who enjoy their leisure time may be more likely to achieve their goals than self-disciplined types who agonize over them. >

The Stress of Social Isolation

Being stuck at home, locked in with kids or other family members or no one at all, can make a person more susceptible to COVID-19 infection. >

The COVID Grapevine

There's a lot of information floating around about COVID, and not all of it is accurate. Here's how you can begin to vet your news feed. >

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