Healthy Mind

The Great Depression was the worst economic disaster in modern history, triggered by the 1929 stock market crash and made much worse by bank failures, a collapse in global trade, and a severe drought. By 1933, unemployment in the United States had reached nearly 25 percent, and industrial production had fallen by almost half. Millions … Read more

Successful people often appear to have everything going for them — money, status, admiration, and achievement. So when someone with so much takes their own life, it shocks us. The psychology behind this tragedy is not simple. It involves a mix of high pressure, hidden pain, and a brain that does not care about bank … Read more

Your mind feels foggy by mid-afternoon, even on a good day. You lose the thread of a sentence halfway through saying it, or you walk into a room and forget why. More people are turning to brain health supplements to try to close that gap, especially ones built around natural, food-based ingredients instead of synthetic … Read more

You say things you don’t mean when you are angry. It happens fast. The words leave your mouth before your brain catches up. The good news is this is a skill you can learn. Research in emotion regulation shows that with practice you can pause that reaction and choose a different response. Why Do We … Read more

You feel your heart race before a work meeting. Your stomach knots up at the thought of walking into a party alone. You replay conversations in your head for hours afterward, convinced you said something wrong. If this sounds familiar, you might wonder if it is just shyness or something more. The short answer is … Read more

Yes, research suggests that fasting may help some people with depression, but it is not a replacement for professional treatment. Studies show that certain types of fasting can change brain chemistry in ways that might lift mood. The evidence is still early, and results vary from person to person. If you are considering fasting for … Read more

Many people reach for a drink after a stressful day. It feels like it helps. But the science tells a different story. Alcohol does not help anxiety. It makes it worse. The relief you feel is temporary. The rebound anxiety that follows is real and often worse than before. Does Alcohol Help Anxiety Or Make … Read more

Most adults should spend about 20 to 25 percent of their total sleep time in REM sleep. For a typical seven to nine hours of sleep that works out to roughly 90 to 120 minutes of REM per night. This is not a fixed target you need to hit every single night. Sleep cycles vary … Read more

Depression does not simply go away on its own for most people. Without treatment, a depressive episode can last months or even years. With the right help—therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, or a combination—most people see real improvement within weeks to months. Recovery is possible, but waiting for it to pass without support is rarely the … Read more