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 […]
You should be moving away from your desk three times an hour – here’s why
Right now, it feels as though our world is closing in on us. Where we used to move from packed train carriage to spread out offices to vast restaurants, we are now limited to the confines of our homes, which play host to our typing, eating, exercising and, somehow, sleeping. That means that the lines […]
Nikki Bella Says She ‘Hated’ Fiancé Artem Chigvintsev During ‘Dark’ Postpartum Depression
Nikki Bella is giving a candid look at her experience with postpartum depression. During Wednesday's episode of The Bellas Podcast, Nikki sat down with her twin sister Brie Bella where she revealed she has been feeling "super depressed" following the birth of her son Matteo with fiancé Artem Chigvintsev. “I love being the best, I […]
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 […]
Former Lawyer to the Stars Writes About Suicide Attempts: I Couldn't 'Let the Fresh Scars Show'
One day in 1992, Terri Cheney, a high-powered attorney to the stars, slipped on a white silk shirt with French cuffs. The blouse was a strategic choice. It paired well with her gray Armani suit for her meeting with client Michael Jackson — and the sleeves were long enough to hide still-healing slashes on her […]
Covid-19: Anxiety and depression in teenagers on the downfall during pandemic, studies show
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is not particularly beneficial to health, body and mind, to say the least. Even those who are not susceptible to getting infected like children and young adults, are caught up in the whirlwind of unprecedented changes. They might not be the ones whose health is being primarily affected, but the lifestyle […]
Art therapy: Crayons, paintbrushes and blank paper are all you need to heal this quarantine
The trend started with Dalgona coffee and flaunting the saree challenge but soon enough, the Covid-19 lockdown made people accept there own company and go back to entertaining themselves in old school manner before the cellphones became our sole medium of escapism. With more and more people getting anxious about staying indoor for weeks and […]
Peter Crouch health: ‘I used to cry at night’ – England hero explains mental wellbeing
Peter Crouch, 39, will be featuring alongside Maya Jama and Alex Horne on BBC One’s Peter Crouch: Save Our Summer, on Saturday night (9.15pm). The former England striker has spoken out on his body confidence issues growing up, owing to his height. Crouch retired from football at the end of last season, after 19 years […]
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 […]