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A Mindful Way to Reduce Anxiety

Not everyone can take anti-anxiety medications. Mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques may work just as well. >

Learning to Bounce Back

The brains of mice who displayed resilience showed they perceived standing up to a threat rewarding; others became avoidant and depressed. >

Air Pollution and the Young Brain

Early exposure to air pollution can cause changes to an area of babies' brains associated with ASD, depression and anxiety later in life. >

Loneliness and Isolation Harm the Heart

Loneliness and social isolation are not the same, but they both can put you at risk for heart attacks and strokes. Ways to ease the burden. >

Are There Age Limits to Learning Mindfulness?

Kids 11 to 14 were given mindfulness training to improve their emotional health and reduce stress. But the results didn't go as planned. >

“Magic” Mushrooms for Mental Health

Tiny "microdoses" of psilocybin improved the mood and motor control of participants in a large study. Those over 55 were especially helped. >

A Welcome Blast from the Past

Do you worry about reconnecting with old friends and acquaintances? You shouldn't. Your note or call is most likely to be a happy surprise. >

The Comfort of Dogs

Kids who were able to interact with dogs had less anxiety and lower stress hormones, even compared to kids in a meditation group. >

Putting Anxiety to Sleep

During sleep, the brain reinforces positive emotions and weakens negative or traumatic ones, suggesting a way to help people with PTSD. >

The Surprising Benefits of Taking a Vacation from Social Media

People who gave up social media for a week said they felt happier, less depressed and less anxious. Some tips for breaking its grip. >

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