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5 Healthy Ways to Live a Longer, Happier Life, According to Blue Zone Communities

1 week ago | verywellmind.com | Noma Nazish

The average American lives to about 78. But in certain regions around the world, people often live well into their 90s and beyond while staying vibrant and active. And interestingly, they get there without relying on supplements, cold plunges, cryotherapy, peptides, or any other bells and whistles we’re sold on in the name of longevity. So, what are the secrets of these special regions—dubbed "Blue Zones"—where residents not only live longer but are also healthier and happier?
Atopic Dermatitis Can Be as Unpredictable as the Weather—Here's How to Cope

1 week ago | verywellmind.com | Amy Marschall

Significant research has documented the impact of atopic dermatitis on mental health. Not only does stress trigger eczema flares, but atopic dermatitis increases the risk for mental health issues due to the stress of living with the condition. In fact, in some cases, those with atopic dermatitis are at increased risk for suicidal ideation and behavior compared to those without a medical illness and compared to those without medical issues.
Air Hunger in Anxiety

1 week ago | verywellmind.com | Cathy Cassata

The feeling of panic suddenly creeps in. You know you’re about to experience shortness of breath. The more you try to avoid it, the more anxiety ensues. Living with anxiety, and the moments of breathlessness that come with it, can be debilitating and sometimes scary. Heather Ann Voyer knows this all too well. In her mid-20s, she was diagnosed with anxiety.
Can Apple Cider Vinegar Boost Your Energy?: The Experiment, Benefits, and Risks

2 weeks ago | verywellmind.com | Katharine Chan

When I worked at a supplement store during university, a customer came in to buy three large jugs of apple cider vinegar (ACV). I asked her what she was cooking, and she gave me a confused look. Then she pinches her midsection and tells me she’s going to get rid of her belly fat. This was 2007, and diet culture was rampant. I shrugged and wished her the best of luck. Fast forward to the present day, and apple cider vinegar is trending again, thanks to the popular Netflix drama of the same name.
How To Deal With an Avoidant Friend, According to Experts

2 weeks ago | verywellmind.com | Brina Patel

Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Loeb EL, Stern JA, Costello MA, Allen JP. With(out) a little help from my friends: insecure attachment in adolescence, support-seeking, and adult negativity and hostility. Attach Hum Dev. 2021;23(5):624-642. doi:10.1080/14616734.2020.1821722
How to Stop Atopic Dermatitis (AD) From Ruining Your Love Life

2 weeks ago | verywellmind.com | Keyaira Boone |Ivy Kwong

Atopic dermatitis (AD), frequently referred to as eczema, can appear for the first time in adolescence and young adulthood, but can also sneak up in late adulthood. More often than expected, AD can lead to confusion and frustration when navigating the dating world. Intimacy requires exposure and vulnerability, which can be a challenge for people with AD when the physical and emotional symptoms of their skin condition are top of mind.
How Atopic Dermatitis Affects Mental Health

2 weeks ago | verywellmind.com | Brina Patel |Daniel Block

Living with atopic dermatitis “can genuinely feel uncomfortable to be in your own skin," as described by Ethan Chee, a master of social work student at Columbia University. Atopic dermatitis (AD), the most common form of eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that leads to irritation and redness. The National Eczema Association estimates that 16.5 million adults and roughly 9.6 million children in the U.S. live with AD.
5 Self-Care Rituals Those Living with Atopic Dermatitis Swear By

2 weeks ago | verywellmind.com | Naydeline Mejia |Daniel Block

Living with a chronic skin condition like atopic dermatitis (AD) is more than skin deep. Apart from managing flare-ups and working to stay clear of triggers, dealing with AD can come with a hoard of mental and emotional challenges. Research shows that one’s gut microbiome may also play a part in the development and severity of AD. Symptoms of AD often begin in childhood, but they can persist into adulthood and even develop later in life. AD is also not one-size-fits-all.
The Surprising Link Between Sleep Disturbance and Atopic Dermatitis (AD)

2 weeks ago | verywellmind.com | Kendra Cherry |Deepa Burman

If you have atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, then you know the struggle: You climb into bed ready to catch some zzz's, but can't sleep because of the intense, relentless itching. Thanks to my current flareup (courtesy of the dry, cold weather), symptoms that are usually just minor irritations during the day have suddenly become hard to ignore at night. It's an exhausting, frustrating cycle. As I'm drifting off, I feel that tell-tale irritation and urge to scratch.
The Surprising Link Between Stress and Eczema Flare-Ups

2 weeks ago | verywellmind.com | LaKeisha Fleming |Daniel Block

For Trisha Khanna, MD, her eyes would tell the story. “When I am stressed, I will get eyelid eczema [and] I often wake up with itchy, red eyes,” says Dr. Khanna, fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a medical advisory board member at Codex Labs. She experiences what over 31 million people in the United States may already know — stress can severely affect eczema symptoms.