How Depression Can Affect Your Appetite
Around half of those who are struggling with depression experience a decrease in appetite, while one-third experience an increase.
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Health Digest Survey: Who Do People Seek Out When They Need To Talk To Someone?
Many of us feel more comfortable talking to certain people when in need of support. So we asked Health Digest readers who they prefer to talk to most.
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What It Means To Have Imposter Syndrome And How It Can Affect Your Mental Health
Imposter syndrome can have an impact on both an individual's performance and mental health. Understanding its effects can help you determine when to seek help.
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Why You May Feel Depressed After Moving
Moving can be exciting, filled with opportunities and new experiences. But it can also be scary, difficult, and sometimes a little lonely and depressing too.
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Can Exercise Help With OCD Symptoms?
OCD symptoms include compulsive behaviors like repetitive actions and thinking obsessive thoughts for at least one hour a day. Symptoms can vary in severity.
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What Does It Feel Like To Have High-Functioning Adult ADHD?
Although some people are diagnosed with ADHD as children, the disorder can persist. Here's how it feels to have high-functioning ADHD as an adult.
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Clea Shearer On Why Self-Care Is Essential During Chemotherapy - Exclusive
Clea Shearer of "The Home Edit" on Netflix shares how she got through her chemotherapy treatment, and self-care was an essential component.
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Researchers Find A Scientific Reason Behind Procrastination
While it doesn't necessarily cause damage, procrastination can lead to trouble or may indicate other issues that need to be addressed. So why does it occur?
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Signs Of OCD You May Not Be Aware Of
Have you ever considered the signs of OCD? There's several that you might not have thought about. Read on for all the details.
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Could Your 'Toxic Workplace' Be Making You Sick?
If you can't stop thinking about work at home or dread going back to work the next morning, your workplace may be more toxic than you thought.
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Health Psychologist Shares Which Medical Issues Can Be Caused By Stress
Stress is our body's protective response to something dangerous. However, our expert says unmanaged stress can lead to certain medical issues like these.
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What Is Situational Depression?
Stress can trigger physical and mental health issues, such as heart disease, weight gain, aches and pains, anxiety, and, most notably, depression.
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Can Listening To Birdsong Soothe Your Worried Mind?
One commonly mentioned coping mechanism is to spend time in nature, but it turns out that even listening to natural sounds such as birdsong may do the trick.
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Why Bulimia Can Make You Gain Weight
It's common that those with bulimia will actually gain weight, which is typically the opposite of the intended outcome. Here's why that happens.
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Exercise Or Sleep? Health Digest Survey Finds People's Preferred Form Of Self Care
Self-care is an essential tool for maintaining your well-being. We asked our readers their preferred method of self-care. Here is what they said.
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Anorexia In Men Is More Common Than You May Think
It is important to recognize that men can experience overpowering insecurities about their weight, and anorexia in men may be more common than one might expect.
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What It Means When You Have Generational Trauma
Along with physical traits, people can also inherit traumas passed down through generations. In fact, some may know this to be the "generational curse."
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Can Your Mental Health Affect How Much Belly Fat You Have?
Our mental and physical health are inextricably linked. But did you know there's a link between your mental health and belly fat? Read on to find out more.
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How Do Binaural Beats Help To Alleviate Anxiety?
Binaural beats have different frequencies that correspond to different brain waves. Some evidence supports the idea that alpha frequencies can reduce anxiety.
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Research Shows These Two Habits Helped Mental Health The Most During The Pandemic
Many people felt mental health impacts during the pandemic. But researchers now suggest these two healthy habits may have had the best protective effects.
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How Depression Can Affect Your Memory
Depression can have many symptoms, including problems with thinking, concentration, and memory. This is what we know about why depression affects memory.
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Why You May Be Feeling More Depressed After Ovulation
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder can cause severe mood swings that interfere with daily functioning, and it begins after ovulation, but why does this happen?
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How Practicing Gratitude Can Improve Your Mental Health
It turns out that practicing gratitude doesn't only sound good on paper, but it can have a significant positive influence on your mental health. Here's how.
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Is Depression A Side Effect Of Menopause?
Menopause brings on a number of changes, like adjustments to your menstrual cycle, hot flashes, and sleep troubles. Can it make you susceptible to depression?
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Could Your Personality Type Increase Your Risk Of Depression From Social Media Use?
Higher use of social media is associated with a higher risk of depression, but can personality type play a role? Here is what you should know.
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The Unexpected Link Between Anxiety And Intelligence
It's likely that there are a number of triggers causing your anxiety. However, your intelligence quotient (IQ) may also be dictating your mood.
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Psychiatry Professor Explains How Mental Health Can Impact Your Immune System
Your mental and physical health are dependent on one another. Here's what an expert said about the connection between your mental health and your immune system.
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