By thehealthy.com | Kristine Gasbarre Qaderi | 7/2/2024 5:46 PM

The gold-medal winning icon lets us in on what's going on beneath the surface for these elite athletes, and why life after retirement "is so much better than that moment." The post Legendary Gymnast Shawn Johnson on What Olympic Hopefuls Are Experiencing Right Now: “It’s a Lot of Pressure” appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Miranda Manier | 6/29/2024 9:15 AM

A few deep breaths could come as relief in more ways than one, if new research on the leading cause of death globally resonates for you. The post New Study: If You Have This Disorder Affecting 20% of Americans, Your Risk of Heart Disease May Be Higher appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Miranda Manier | 6/29/2024 8:43 AM

Researchers in Asia identified specific activities, and a frequency of doing them, that could help overcome the risk. The post 65 or Older? A New Study Says Living Here Could Cut Your Depression Risk in Half appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Charlotte Hilton Andersen, MS | 6/27/2024 6:38 PM

Bipolar disorder is more than "mood swings" and often misdiagnosed. A patient's story and an expert doctor unpack where the difference lies. The post “Here’s How I Knew I Had Bipolar Disorder”: A Patient’s Story with a Doctor’s Insights appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Miranda Manier | 6/24/2024 2:00 PM

Research on 9,000 participants examined three anxiety coping tactics to discover a few surprising findings—including one about meditation. The post New Study: This Is the #1 Tactic To Reduce Anxiety appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Miranda Manier | 6/10/2024 5:53 PM

Plus, doctors' fascinating scientific formula helps you determine exactly how long—and how hard—it would help to move your body each week. The post New Research: This is the #1 Exercise for Reducing Depression Symptoms appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Kristine Gasbarre Qaderi | 5/29/2024 6:30 PM

The fan-favorite gold medal gymnast recently opened up about authenticity, mental health, and the growing passion for women's sports. The post Gabby Douglas Comments on Prioritizing Self-Care Amid Forgoing the Olympics appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Miranda Manier | 5/28/2024 5:10 PM

Spending a week in the majestically peaceful company of horses taught this reluctant health editor even more about herself than the animals she met. The post I Tried Horse Therapy for a Week—Here’s What Happened appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Miranda Manier | 5/21/2024 3:17 PM

a clinical expert The post I Tried Hypnotherapy for Anxiety—Here’s What Happened appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Dr. Patricia Varacallo, DO | 4/15/2024 3:33 PM

Some moments, it's as if you can feel your cortisol spike. A Cleveland Clinic doctor offers ways to lower your cortisol...and keep it stable. The post The #1 Fastest Way to Lower Your Cortisol Instantly, from an Expert Doctor appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Meaghan Cameron, MS | 4/8/2024 6:07 PM

New research by expert doctors suggests a link between "metabolic abnormality" and psychiatric disorders...with a glaring common denominator. The post New Stanford Study: Eating This Many Carbs May Optimize Your Brain appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Dr. Patricia Varacallo, DO | 4/1/2024 5:16 PM

A new mom shares how the recently approved two-week postpartum depression drug was a game-changer to combat a notably common condition during a tender phase of life. The post I Took the New Postpartum Depression Pill—Here’s What Happened appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Meaghan Cameron, MS | 3/29/2024 9:03 AM

You have our permission to read this, then go back to bed: New science says a good sleep-in session can brighten your outlook all week long. The post ‘Weekend Catch-Up Sleep’ Can Lower the Risk of a Disorder That Affects 30% of Americans, Says New Study appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Meaghan Cameron, MS | 2/29/2024 3:17 PM

Stress-eating is often triggered by unhealthy forces we wish we could shut out from our lives, and can lead to shame and regret. New research may help you empathize with your drives. The post Stress-Eating and Can’t Stop? New Research Just Found a Scientific Explanation appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Miranda Manier | 2/20/2024 1:34 PM

Sarah Michelle Gellar explains how her family maintains a healthy relationship with technology, and shares the hobbies that help "reset" her. The post Sarah Michelle Gellar on the Power of Unplugging: “Everyone You’re Around Is Happier” appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Meaghan Cameron, MS | 12/20/2023 5:08 PM

New data offers inspiration (and permission) not to let the shift in routine take you off course from what really matters this time of year. The post Heart Doctors: 80% of Americans Say This Is Their Biggest Holiday Regret appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Laura Lane | 12/14/2023 8:43 PM

Our shopping and entertainment writer reports on science-backed practices and products that feel too good to give up in the new year. The post The 10 Self-Care Ideas From 2023 We Predict Are Here To Stay appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Laura Lane | 11/15/2023 6:39 PM

"So many things in my life fell apart," says Alli Webb. "Divorcing Cam and my son going through rehab, and then me going through depression." The post Drybar Founder Alli Webb on When Burnout Leads to a Breakdown appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Leslie Finlay, MPA | 11/1/2023 6:39 PM

Online search data reveals the #1 most-searched symptom that has Americans desperate for relief from stress, overwork, and lack of support. The post Live in This Northeastern State? There’s a Fierce Chance You’re Clinically Burnt-Out appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story

By thehealthy.com | Laura Lane | 10/30/2023 6:44 PM

It might seem like Marie Kondo gone macabre, but "it affects everyone," says "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning" star Katarina Blom. The post What Is “Swedish Death Cleaning”? An Expert Explains Why It’s the Secret to a Happier Life for Americans appeared first on The Healthy. ... Read full Story