Being alone is not the greatest risk to memory loss, a new study found. However, feeling lonely is. Researchers at the University of Waterloo followed four groups of adults during a six-year period to see how loneliness and social isolation affected memory loss. Participant categories included those who were socially isolated and lonely, those who … Read more
Millennials and Gen Zers are taking advantage of their off-days and weekends by “bed rotting” — a trend that involves spending the entire day under the comfort of their duvets while sleeping in, watching television or mindlessly scrolling a device. It’s meant to be their way of decompressing or staving off burnout after a long … Read more
Amy Dickinson, 64, has shared life advice in her widely syndicated news column, “Ask Amy,” for two decades. Over the years, she wrote many times about emotional intelligence — how to be more self-aware, manage your own feelings, and better show up for other people. In her final column, she concentrates her best advice into … Read more
Pixdeluxe | E+ | Getty Images Phobias come in many forms: Some people fear spiders while others fear flying on a plane. But the one thing they all have in common is that they’re irrational, according to one phobia specialist. “A phobia is an irrational response to a benign substance,” Christopher Paul Jones, a London-based … Read more
Some people could find themselves wrangling with summer travel bills well after Labor Day. To that point, 36% of Americans said they plan to take on debt in order to travel this summer, according to a March survey from Bankrate. The payment methods for summer travel expenses ranged from personal loans (5%) and buy now, … Read more
Finland and Denmark have seemingly cracked the code to living a happy life. The two countries hold the top spots on the World Happiness Report’s annual ranking of the happiest countries in the world, which was most recently published in March. Finland has a lengthy track record of happiness, holding the top spot for seven … Read more
Last weekend, “Inside Out 2” scored the second biggest box office release for any animated movie. In it, Riley Anderson, a 13-year-old girl, grapples with the discomfort of becoming a teenager. Along with the five emotions featured in the first installment of the Pixar movie — joy, sadness, anger, fear, disgust — creators added four … Read more
Annika Mcfarlane | Digitalvision Vectors | Getty Images Gen Z is struggling to find love amid various dating challenges, and it’s largely because dating apps have made them too picky, according to one relationship therapist. Jeff Guenther, a licensed professional counselor for individuals and couples, goes by the name “Therapy Jeff” on Instagram and TikTok … Read more
Long hours, heavy workloads, tight deadlines, job insecurity, a lack of control over your schedule and generally feeling unsupported can leave you feeling unhappy and discontented with your work environment. If gone unchecked for too long, this kind of chronic workplace stress can lead to job burnout. As a Harvard-trained psychologist, one of the best ways … Read more
Most of us spend the majority of our waking lives at work, so it’s no surprise that our jobs can have a big impact on our overall mental health and wellbeing. While work can add stress, sadness and anger to our lives, some also find fulfillment, purpose and happiness through work. According to Gallup’s 2024 … Read more
