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Many people may call it self-care to crash on the couch with your smartphone, but screen-based activities increase the load on your brain instead of resting it.
Wellness actually often involves a lot of effort.
A medical anthropologist explores claims about the health benefits of sound baths and how to choose the one to attend.
The Voice to Parliament referendum is bringing about harmful discussions, affecting First Nations people. There are ways to support better wellbeing during this time.
There are four signs of parental burnout and four positive things parents can do to take care of themselves as well as their kids.
Some states already allow pharmacists to provide birth control to patients with a prescription. But FDA approval of an over-the-counter birth control pill could greatly expand access.
An expert on grief says give people space and time to come to terms with loss and don’t expect them to need – or want – ‘closure.’
Ono’s commitment to regenerative rituals is instructive in an era of turmoil and instability.
Research on how text messaging could provide mental health resources resulted in SaskWell, a texting service for people in Saskatchewan that provides 10 weeks of mental health and wellness prompts.
“June-tired” has taken on a whole new meaning for educators this year. What can be done this summer to help them recharge and recover?
After over a year of stress eating and seeing each other only through screens, anxiety over changes in physical appearance can make socializing again a daunting prospect.
As the world faces a second wave of COVID-19 lockdowns, we need new strategies to handle pandemic stress that go beyond basic self-care.
As uncertainty abounds and anxiety skyrockets, you’ve probably heard advice to be patient, stay calm and keep the faith. Here are 10 concrete tips to help you actually manage the stress.
For new mothers with postpartum depression, social distancing limits some of the best ways to improve their mental health.
A psychologist explains how to get a grip on anxiety triggered by COVID-19.
Worried about an uncertain future? A psychologist offers tips to overcome the stress.
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