WELLNESS / STRESS

Take Five to Refocus

Short of attention? Stress and anxiety, as well as texts and emails, make it hard to stay on task. Here are five ways to improve your focus. >

Video Visits Can Ease Patients' Pre-Op Stress

Having a video consult from home instead of an office visit can reduce pre-operative anxiety for people facing certain kinds of surgeries. >

Weight-Loss Surgery's Invisible Benefit

Bariatric surgery can help people lose weight, but it can do something even more important -- reduce the weight stigma they experience. >

Takin' Care of Business

Self-employed women tend to have better health than those who are employees. Even without a steady paycheck, they often have less stress. >

Warm Moms, Cool Moms

Children whose mothers were largely warm toward them develop a lasting sense of social safety. But kids can find ways around a remote mom. >

One of the Best Ways to Protect Kids' Mental Health: Being Active

Mental health conditions among children and teens have increased sharply worldwide. The risk of problems drops when kids are active. >

Pets Bring Big Benefits

Having a pet is good for you. They can keep you fit and ease stress. In fact their emotional value is equal to that of a really big raise. >

Parenthood Strengthens the Brain

Being a parent is not easy, but the good news is, it helps preserve brain connectivity later in life. There are other ways to do this, too. >

Help for Patients Coping with Cancer and Alcohol Withdrawal

Psilocybin eased the anger, anxiety and physical distress of patients with cancer and alcohol use disorder, even months after treatment. >

It's Not Easy Being a Sandwich Caregiver

Parents who take care of their aging parents in addition to their own children are in a bind. There are few programs to help them cope. >

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