Study shows how people can reduce stress during coronavirus pandemic

A new study by clinical psychologist, Emily Kroska at the University of Iowa shows how people might reduce their distress during the coronavirus pandemic. The study, “Psychological flexibility in the context of Covid-19 adversity: Associations with distress,” was published in the Journal of Contextual Behavioural Science. In that study, Kroska’s research team surveyed Americans’ responses […]

Suicides in the Military Are Up 20 Percent During the Coronavirus Pandemic

There has been a distinct rise in deaths by suicide within the military over the months following the start of the coronavirus pandemic, a recent report from the Associated Press revealed this week. Deaths by suicide have risen by 20 percent during the outbreak in comparison to the same time span in 2019, according to […]

Data Shows Americans Haven't Gained Much Weight During Quarantine

With most Americans staying at home and unable to stick to their usual food and exercise routines, there have been plenty of jokes about gaining the “quarantine 15” during the stay-at-home orders. But new data from Withings, the makers of digital scales, shows that people aren’t gaining much weight — and anyway, say health experts, […]

Ex-NFLer Johnny Manziel Opens up About Bipolar Disorder

Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel revealed today that he has “bipolar depression,” opening up about some of the steps he’s taking to deal with his mental illness and get back in the game. In an interview with Good Morning America, the Heisman Trophy winner and one-time Cleveland Browns first round pick said he was diagnosed […]