Mental Health
Here you can read the latest news and research studies covering mental health. This is also the place to find out about different strategies on how you can reduce stress and boost happiness, and many other ways to look after your mental wellbeing.
Study: Ejaculation and prostate health strongly linked
Attention all men! Researchers at Harvard University say that if you’re not ejaculating at least 21 times a month, then you’re not properly tending to your health. That’s right, according to a study that was published in the journal European Urology, men who ejaculate more frequently Read More...
This platform provides a safe space to share climate emotions
The climate crisis can bring up a lot of emotions. Fear. Panic. Anger. Sadness. Grief. But managing these emotions can be difficult when we feel like our individual actions are just a drop in the bucket. Personal eco-friendly habits are a great way to take autonomy over your climate emotions, but Read More...
Company-wide vacations might just cure burnout
We have been trudging against the compounding stress and exhaustion of nearly 18 months of living through this pandemic, and the overarching result is the condition of collective burnout. Parents with school-aged children at home have been completely drained by trying to balance full-time jobs, Read More...
6 tips and tricks to sit less during the day while at home
As the pandemic has limited our possibilities to engage in social and physical activities outdoors, and with more people staying home as a result, many of us have found ourselves sitting more than usual. As you might be aware by now, too much sitting can have adverse effects on your physical Read More...
How to become your authentic self, according to an expert
In a digital world full of curated profiles and face filters, people are now trying to emphasize their authenticity—meaning that outward actions and behavior reflect your true internal feelings. The conclusion is that you must always embrace your natural inclinations and express your “true Read More...
Indulge your guilty pleasures... It's good for you!
Does thinking about your most recent hours-long Netflix session that you had (on a weekday!) bring about feelings of shame? What about when you played that mindless video game all night long? Even though these are all enjoyable activities, chances are you’d be reluctant to admit to indulging in Read More...
Study: Emotional health should be the focus of healthy weight programs
Obesity is a complex issue because it not only presents itself as a physical health challenge but oftentimes as a mental health challenge as well. There are often many psychological factors behind obesity that can in fact be more difficult to address than obesity itself. Fortunately, a new study Read More...
How to avoid awkward intimate interactions, according to an expert
Have you ever wondered how films achieve an air of natural intimacy when producing scenes that involve nudity or simulated sex, especially while working with actors that may not know each other well or at all? Enter the intimacy coordinator, a hired professional that works with actors and directors Read More...
Another reason to get swimming this summer: It’s good for our brains!
It’s summertime and the weather is hot (in the Northern hemisphere at least), which means you’re probably itching to cool off in some water. In addition to saving you from the summer heat, it turns out that swimming actually has cognitive benefits as well. Let’s dive deeper into its brain Read More...
5 tips for better sleep from Olympians
We all know that sleep is vital for our health and wellbeing, and athletes are especially in tune with the critical nature of a good night's rest. The Olympics have now ended, but in the spirit of health and athletic performance, we're sharing five tips from Olympians on how they get consistent and Read More...