We share practical ways to improve mental health through lifestyle and mindset changes, and explore current treatments and new findings.
Why Antidepressants Work for Some—but Fail for Others
Depression may not be a single disorder with a one-size-fits all treatment protocol.
When the Mind Breaks, So Can the Heart
Large study finds mental and heart Health are closely linked.
Mental Health Diagnoses May Be Less Reliable Than Thought
A meta-analysis found that repeating the same psychiatric assessment often produced different results, underscoring the complexity of diagnosing mental health.
How Parental Favoritism Affects Both Children’s Mental Health
A study of 632 twin pairs found that different parental treatment is linked to anxiety, ADHD, and behavioral problems in children.
Peppermint—the Garden Herb for Mental Clarity
Cooling, invigorating, and easy to grow, peppermint has been used for centuries to refresh both mind and spirit.
Drooling, Snoring, Nightmares: How to Ease Common Sleep Problems
A restful night’s sleep requires balance in both body and mind—even small changes can make a big difference.
A Keto Diet May Help Psychiatric Disorders. Here’s Why.
A ketogenic diet may target metabolic dysfunction in mental illness and the side effects of their medications.
Modern Motherhood Lost Generational Wisdom—and Mothers Want It Back
American mothers have never had access to more parenting information, but they have also never been more alone.
How Helping Others May Slow Brain Aging
Acts of kindness may be one of the most effective antidotes to dementia.
Mindfulness: Why Your Mind Runs Wild—First Steps to Taking Control
In an operating room, where seconds matter and mistakes can cost lives, one physician says the greatest threat isn’t complexity—it’s distraction. Dr. Neil E. Farber spent decades as a pediatric ...
From Black Bag to Broadband: Why Telehealth Helps Some and Where It Falls Short
House calls have made a virtual comeback, but can they replace in-person visits?
If High LDL Doesn’t Signal Heart Risk, What Does? Critical Blood Tests
Beyond cholesterol, what tests paint a more reliable picture of heart disease risk? Is cutting out red meat really the “health measure” that we’ve been told? In this episode of ...
1 Minute of Familiar Nature Sounds Can Boost Your Mood
New research shows that listening to natural local birdsong can improve mood and reduce stress more effectively than recordings from distant places.
Why Being Ghosted Hurts More Than Rejection and Is Harder to Move on From
Social rejection activates many of the same neural pathways as physical pain.
Tune Out Anxiety, Hone Focus Through Wearable Vibration—Neuroscientist
What if trauma isn’t just something we remember—but something the body learns? In this Vital Signs interview, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. David Rabin points to a growing gap in mental ...
Spring Fatigue: What’s Draining Your Energy and How to Get It Back
Spring offers time-tested ways to restore balance—if you know how to work with the season.
Devotion, Not Discipline, Is the Real Driver of Persistence
Reframing our efforts from 'I have to' to 'I want to,' with genuine reason to want to, transforms suffering into meaningful purpose.
3-Step ‘NY Firefighter’ Trauma, Burnout Relief Exercises—James Gordon MD
Burnout isn’t just about work overload. What feels like exhaustion may actually be a deeper breakdown in how we negotiate purpose, pressure, and trauma. Burnout is often framed as a ...
Diving Reflex: A Powerful Way to Enhance Vagal Tone–Here’s How to Activate It
This reflex isn’t just a biological curiosity—it has real-world benefits.
4 Outdoor Activities for the Outdoor-Averse
From small gardens to movement routines, expert-backed ways to embrace the season
Are Brain-Dead People Really Dead?
What does it actually mean to be brain-dead? According to the scientific definition, when a person is brain-dead, they become legally dead, but their bodies can still carry signs of ...
When We Trust Wearables More Than Our Own Bodies
Over time, you start to depend on the device for answers.
Your Phone Is Draining Your Brain (Even When It’s Off)
Don’t assume that putting your phone face down or on "Do Not Disturb" is enough to protect your mental focus. Researchers have discovered that the mere physical presence of a ...
Your Teenager’s Relationship to Drama May Be a Matter of Long-Term Health
A 17-year study tracking teens into adulthood found that adolescent aggression predicts faster biological aging.
Five Ways Cancer Takes Hold—and How Daily Habits Disrupt It
New research shows that nearly 40 percent of cancers are preventable.
NDIS Costs Surging Due to Overdiagnosis of Mental Health, Autism: Report
Forty percent of all NDIS participants have a primary diagnosis of autism, according to the Centre for Independent Studies.
ADHD: Feed Kids These Foods, Avoid These—Harvard Psychiatrist Uma Naidoo
What if the rise in ADHD isn’t just about diagnosis – but about what kids are eating every day? In this Vital Signs interview, Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo points ...