mental health

mini-stroke, stroke prevention

The hidden danger that lurks after mini-strokes

A transient ischemic attack, commonly called a mini-stroke, has traditionally been viewed as a brief, temporary event. Physical symptoms typically vanish within 24 hours, leading

anxiety disorder, unproductive worry, mental health

Untangling the knots of anxiety

The path to living fully in an anxious world In a society where constant connectivity fuels perpetual concern, the weight of anxiety has become a

Forest bathing

3 ways forest bathing transforms your mental health

Forest bathing, or “shinrin-yoku” as it’s known in Japan, isn’t just another wellness trend. This nature-immersion practice has quietly transformed from an obscure Japanese therapeutic

Nostalgia, stress hormone, health

How nostalgia affects your stress hormones

Remember that mixtape from high school? The smell of grandma’s kitchen? That summer vacation when everything felt perfect? Turns out those rose-colored memories aren’t just

liver, alcohol, drinking

5 ways moderate drinking affects your body and mind

Americans’ relationship with alcohol continues evolving, with consumption patterns shifting dramatically in recent years. While approximately 66% of adults report drinking alcoholic beverages, a growing