WELLNESS / EMOTIONAL HEALTH

"Use Your Words!"

Kids who learn to put their feelings into words can calm themselves and get along better with peers. Parents can help develop this skill. >

To Boost Body Image, Go On a Social Media Diet

Too much time on social media can lead some teens and young adults to judge their appearance harshly. Reducing time on social media helps. >

The Stress of Competition Affects Even Olympic Athletes

The stress of competing can interfere with performance. Olympic archers' accuracy improved when their heart rates were lower. >

Gender-Affirming Treatment Helps Trans Teens

Gender-affirming hormone treatments can help reduce the anxiety and depression that trans people often experience. >

Socializing to Keep Dementia at Bay

Loneliness and social isolation leave seniors vulnerable to dementia. The good news: Finding ways to spend with others can reduce that risk. >

Can Beta-Blockers Reduce Aggression?

Beta-blockers may do more than protect against certain heart conditions. It appears they may also ease depression and reduce aggression. >

Teen Happiness Helps the Heart

Feeling loved and optimistic in adolescence can set the stage for better heart and metabolic health in one's 20s and 30s. >

Helping Kids Work It Out

Depression is not uncommon among kids and teens. Therapy can help, but so does exercise. Here's what seemed to benefit kids most. >

How Music Relieved the Stress of COVID Quarantines

COVID lockdowns were hard on everyone everywhere. Listening to music was one way some people coped with the stress and isolation. >

PAAARTY! It's Good for Your Health

Celebrating holidays, birthdays or other milestones with others boosts our sense of social support. Virtual parties can do this, too. >

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