WELLNESS / EMOTIONAL HEALTH

A Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Behavior Problems?

Preschoolers who ate more ultra-processed foods were more likely to develop behavior issues like anxiety or aggression two years later. >

Take Stock of Your Attitudes About Aging

Beliefs about getting older make a big difference in how well we age. Those who see aging's positives do better cognitively and physically. >

Early Lessons in Cooperation

Working toward a shared goal helps kids achieve the back and forth needed to work with others, particularly those they don't know well. >

Spirituality As a Shield Against Addiction

Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, meditation -- it doesn't matter. Spiritual paths lessen the risk of substance abuse and addiction. >

You're Right to Worry about Kids' Screen Time

Tweens who spend too much time online or playing video games run the risk of mental health and behavioral problems. You need a family plan. >

Recognizing the Strength of People Dealing with Depression

Acknowledging the challenges those with depression face on a daily basis can boost their confidence and help them achieve their goals. >

Don't Overlook the Power of a Family Meal

Regular family meals build bonds and reduce the odds of kids' taking up smoking, drinking or drugs. There are traumas they can't overcome. >

Americans Are Having a Midlife Crisis

Middle-aged Americans are less satisfied than peers in Europe. Affordable health and child care and support for aging parents would help. >

Delusions: A Way of Addressing Overwhelming Emotional Experiences

Interviews with psychotic patients reveal that delusions serve as ways of coping with severe traumas such as bullying or physical violence. >

Hooked on Streaming?

Binge-watching shows for hours can be a sign of addiction. But our streaming habits can also be an escape and a way to regulate emotions. >

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