Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep amid growing mental health crisis
A growing number of schools are teaching teens how to sleep, linking poor rest to mental health struggles, behavior issues, and falling attendance. Ohio and Minnesota districts are now piloting “sleep interventions.”
Cold plunges may help your cells fight stress, new study shows
A new study from the University of Ottawa finds repeated cold plunges may improve cellular health and resilience by enhancing autophagy and reducing damage signals.
Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Luke Combs admits his struggle with 'obscure' mental health disorder can be ‘all-consuming’
Luke Combs opened up about his constant struggle with OCD, admitting he has repetitive and anxious thoughts that can impact his work and daily life.
These are the happiest cities in America, according to a new study
A new study shows that location can play a significant role in shaping happiness.
Excessive screen time linked to manic symptoms in kids, study finds
A new study is linking excessive screen time to increased manic symptoms in adolescents. Here's what you need to know.
1 in 3 Americans have 'layoff anxiety' in 2025, survey finds
Many companies, including Starbucks and Chevron, have already announced layoffs this year.
When is the happiest time of day?
A recent study took a look at how the time of day, season and day of the week can impact mental health. Here are the findings.
Heavy cannabis use linked to impaired working memory, new study finds
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy cannabis use negatively affects working memory.
Stressed teens earn less money as adults, study finds
Teens dealing with stress tend to struggle as they enter the labor force as young adults, which can affect their pay, according to a study.
FDA approves first-of-its-kind nasal spray to treat depression
Johnson & Johnson's ketamine-derived nasal spray has been approved as a standalone treatment to fight depression. Here's what to know.
List: Take these dates off to maximize your vacation time in 2025
Paid time off is an important benefit your employer expects you to use as part of your overall compensation. Here's how to maximize your vacation time.
Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Do you have nightmares about your job? New study reveals why
A recent survey of 1,750 U.S. workers revealed that 64% have experienced nightmares about their jobs.
Oxford names 'brain rot' as 2024 word of the year: What does it mean?
Oxford University Press has named “brain rot” as its 2024 Word of the Year, reflecting concerns about mental strain from consuming trivial or unchallenging online content.
Saying 'thanks' can improve your health – and may even lengthen your life
Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.
Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
14-year-old dies by suicide after Santa Clara schoolmates bully him about being homeless: father
A South Bay father said his teenage son took his own life after being bullied by other students at the high school they attended because he was homeless.
Your candidate lost? Here’s how to cope with post-election stress
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.