mental health
Weekend Sleep Catch-Up Cuts Teen Depression Risk by 41%
New research challenges the 'consistent sleep schedule' advice, finding that letting teenagers sleep in on weekends may protect their mental health.
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Mental Health
23 articles tagged with "mental health"
mental health
Weekend Sleep Recovery: New Research Links Catching Up to Lower Depression Risk
A new study finds that teens and young adults who sleep in on weekends have significantly lower depression risk, challenging assumptions about consistent sleep schedules.
mental health
Nervous System Regulation: The Science Behind 2026's Biggest Wellness Trend
The vagus nerve is having a moment. Here's what the science says about nervous system regulation and why somatic practices actually work.
mental health
CO2 Tolerance Training: The Breathing Practice That Builds Stress Resilience
Your tolerance for carbon dioxide predicts your anxiety levels. Research shows that training this tolerance through breathing practice can rewire your stress response.
fitness
Cold Plunge Science: What the Research Actually Shows About Ice Baths
Ice baths boost dopamine by 250% and offer real benefits, but the research is more nuanced than influencers suggest. Here's what the science actually says.
mental health
Why Winter 2025 Feels Harder: The Science of Compound Stress and Seasonal Depression
Mental health professionals report unprecedented SAD severity this year. The explanation lies in how multiple stressors amplify seasonal depression beyond what darkness alone would cause.
mental health
Choline and Anxiety: The Overlooked Nutrient Your Brain Needs
New research links low brain choline levels to anxiety disorders. Discover how this essential nutrient supports mental health and where to find it.
fitness
Winter Resistance Training: Build Strength to Beat Seasonal Blues
Research shows resistance training releases BDNF and reduces depression and anxiety. Here's how to use strength work to fight winter mood dips.
mental health
Meditation for Beginners: The 3-Minute Daily Protocol
You don't need 20 minutes or a quiet room to start meditating. Research shows 3 minutes daily builds the neural pathways that reduce anxiety and improve focus.
wellness
Social Connection and Longevity: Quantifying the Mortality Impact
Loneliness isn't just painful; it's deadly. New meta-analyses reveal that weak social ties increase mortality risk by 26%, rivaling smoking. Here's what the research actually shows.
mental health
Family Stress and Boundary Setting: A Psychological Survival Guide
Holidays mean family, and family often means stress. These evidence-based scripts and strategies protect your peace while preserving relationships this season.
mental health
Gratitude Practice: How 21 Days Rewires Your Brain for Resilience
Gratitude isn't just a nice sentiment; it's a neuroplastic intervention. Research shows that consistent practice physically alters brain structure, reducing anxiety and building resilience that persists long after you put down the journal.