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1 week ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Amy Brangwyn |Paula Vaidelauskaitė
You're late for work, the traffic is at a standstill, your heart is racing, and your palms begin to feel sweaty — we’ve all been in this highly relatable scenario, and it isn’t pleasant. It’s in these kinds of stressful situations that our nervous systems go into overdrive, preparing us for some kind of perceived threat that isn’t actually there. Unfortunately, there isn’t a magic button that can move us from stressed to calm at the flick of a switch.
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2 weeks ago | 
wellnesspulse.com | Eglė Krištopaitytė |Paula Vaidelauskaitė
WellnessPulse’s latest study maps global sex gaps in eating disorders and explores their ties to other mental health conditions. Eating disorders (EDs) are severe mental health conditions defined by persistent disturbances in eating behaviors, with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa being among the most common examples of EDs.Existing research suggests that EDs are more prevalent among women than men, which could be explained by multiple biological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
healthnews.com | Clara Martinez Naranjo |Paula Vaidelauskaitė
Grounding, cold plunges, yoga, and meditation have become staples in the biohacking community, largely due to their proposed wellness benefits and health implications. While many of these practices have existed for several years, others, like grounding, have recently become quite popular, particularly through discussion on social media outlets.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Rasha Gammoh |Paula Vaidelauskaitė
There’s a strange weight to depression, one that’s not always visible but is felt deeply. Depression is very complex and can touch upon many different aspects of life: how you feel, how you engage with others, and how you process your surroundings. Beyond the emotional toll, it may also affect cognitive processes, making remembering details or staying focused harder.
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Oct 27, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Rasha Gammoh |Paula Vaidelauskaitė
When you’re lying awake, it can feel like time slows down, the thoughts only get louder, and sleep seems miles away. Those racing ideas don’t have to dominate your nights. When the usual tricks don’t work, it’s time for something different and offer your mind something else to hold onto. Cognitive shuffling takes a fresh approach to quieting an overactive brain. This article looks into how this technique could make drifting off a little easier.
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Oct 22, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Kristina Iavarone |Paula Vaidelauskaitė
Did you know that walking barefoot on grass, soil, or sand may be beneficial to your physical and mental health? Our busy lifestyle may make connecting with nature difficult. Grounding proponents claim that earthing mats may offer a convenient way to help us ground indoors. This article explores grounding mat dangers, safety, and alternative grounding methods. Grounding mats are portable devices that you can use to ground yourself.
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Oct 20, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Rasha Gammoh |Paula Vaidelauskaitė
We live by a set of values, a moral code that helps usdefine our path through life. They shape our actions, choices, and even howwe perceive others. But are these convictions set in stone? A recent study suggests that our values are shaped not only by culture and experience but also by more fundamental forces. The study suggests a seasonally shifting gray area in a world where ethics are often painted in black and white.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Jennifer Olejarz |Paula Vaidelauskaitė
Nearly 1 in 5 women in the U.S. have been raped at some point in their lives, based on 2010 data. More than half were raped by an intimate partner, and 41% by an acquaintance. These staggering statistics show how widespread sexual assault is, and the impact on mental health is profound. High-profile cases, like the one against Diddy, can bring a mix of emotions for survivors and awareness of the challenges they face.
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Sep 29, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Jennifer Olejarz |Paula Vaidelauskaitė
While we can’t avoid stress entirely, we can learn how to accept and manage it so that it doesn’t take over our lives. Some stress is even healthy, but not knowing how to process it can make things worse. Just imagine — instead of feeling overwhelmed by stress, you learn how to calm down with quick tools. In this article, we’ll dive into 11 science-backed tips that can reduce stress and improve your overall well-being. Struggling to unwind? Here are simple techniques to help you find your balance.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
healthnews.com | Rasha Gammoh |Paula Vaidelauskaitė
At times, anxiety strikes so hard that it courses through the body, turning into physical pain that can make you feel like you're on the verge of a heart attack. When stress runs high, the body can often follow suit, and chest pain is one of the most alarming ways anxiety reveals itself. Anxiety-induced chest pain feels real because it is, though it frequently stems from emotional turmoil, once more a sign of how closely interlinked our minds and bodies are.
