Mental Health
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High-stress jobs with frequent public interaction have previously been linked to higher depression rates.
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A popular hair loss drug destroyed my ex-husband's sex drive — and ended our marriage
Speaking recently on the podcast "Moral Medicine," Thammika Songkaeo shared how post-finasteride syndrome (PFS) led to the demise of her marriage.
How kissing can actually spread depression and anxiety: study
The new study found that when one spouse had poor mental health and trouble sleeping, the healthy partner suffered similar symptoms after just six months.
Stress significantly increases your dementia risk — here are 4 ways to fight back
Experts say making these 4 changes can limit your risk of stress-related cognitive decline.
61.7% of insomniacs have this personality trait — and what that means for treatment
About 12% of Americans experience chronic insomnia, defined as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or returning to sleep after waking up in the night.
These 6 mindful 'micro-practices' can help you be calmer and happier — including 3 you can do at work
“Mindfulness isn’t just about sitting on a cushion in silence trying to feel peaceful. That’s one way to practice, but it’s not the whole picture," Pema Sherpa told The Post.
How breast 'origami' helped a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model manage her health conditions
Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Gigi Robinson told The Post why she decided to get breast reduction surgery — and what the process really like, including "origami, but with your boobs."
Want to keep your mind sharp as you age? Try this activity
A study tracked more than 1,100 adults over 40 to see which pastimes packed the biggest cognitive punch.
This free and easy hack can help you be happier — it's not exercise
Fresh research out of the UK suggests there's a simple (and free!) way to give yourself a attitude adjustment — but there's a bit of a catch.
Microplastics in junk food may be harming your brain: 'Should concern us all'
Shocking new research suggests your favorite comfort foods may be giving your brain a not-so-happy meal.
Working this many hours a week can make your brain 19% bigger — and lead to lots of problems
You might want to forward this one to your boss.
Heidi Montag reveals how she protected her mental health during the LA fires — and the moment that had her ‘hysterically crying’
The 38-year-old reality star says the emotions still "come in waves" since the house she shared with husband Spencer Pratt and their two kids burned down in the LA wildfires...
Depressed? New 'video game'-like technology can help — without drugs or talk therapy
“This is a completely new paradigm of treatment for depression, and it actually works,” Dr. Aron Tendler told The Post.
ChatGPT is my therapist — it's more qualified than any human could be
Meet the woman who uses ChatGPT for therapy - and says it's the best therapist she's ever had.
Doctors discover drug already on the market could prevent 1M new cases of Alzheimer's a year
A new study has found that a common class of medications could dramatically decrease the risk of developing the neurodegenerative disorder.
Why autism cases have risen so much since the '90s — and 3 common myths to ignore
In the 1990s, 1 in 1,000 individuals was diagnosed with autism. Today, it’s closer to 1 in 31.
Is your job killing you? All the ways overworking can destroy your health — and what you can do about it
“If most of your time is spent working, then you have less time for other aspects of your life, such as healthy meals, socializing, sleep and exercise,” Dr. Danielle Qing,...
Older people with this trait may be lowering their risk of dementia: study
More than 6 million Americans have dementia, which affects memory, language and problem-solving skills.
Doctor behind 80-year happiness study was 'shocked' by the biggest predictor of a long, healthy life
Dr. Robert Waldinger, the director of the longest-running scientific study of adult life, and his colleagues were floored by their findings.
3 things I'd never do as a neurologist — and the lesser-known signs of dementia to look out for
A good rule of thumb for protecting your brain health? If a neurologist wouldn't do it, you probably shouldn't either.
These foods increase your odds of early Parkinson's symptoms: study
Around 90,000 new cases of Parkinson's disease are diagnosed in the US each year — the neurodegenerative disorder is commonly associated with slow movement, tremors, stiffness and difficulty walking.