In our constantly connected, 24/7 culture, sleep is often viewed as a luxury the first thing we sacrifice when deadlines loom or social demands call. The result is a pervasive, almost chronic state of exhaustion: sleep deprivation. This isn’t just about feeling groggy; it is a serious health issue that impairs cognitive function, weakens the… Read More: Reclaiming Your Rest: A Practical Guide on How to Recover… »
Researchers have recognized that testosterone plays a role in anxiety and depression-like behavior. A study1 from Ben-Gurion University in Israel used genetic sequencing to reveal the connection between a protein in the brain, low testosterone levels and anxiety, which offers a possible explanation for how testosterone affects mental health. In the U.S., anxiety disorders are… Read More: New Study Shows Link Between Testosterone and Anxiety »
In the U.S., 19.1% of adults struggle with anxiety, the most common mental illness.1 This may include feelings of persistent and excessive worry about health, family, money or other concerns, or a strong, irrational phobia to a specific situation or object, such as fear of driving or flying. No matter what form it takes on,… Read More: Can You Relieve Anxiety Just by Tapping Your Fingers? »
This article was previously published June 4, 2020, and has been updated with new information. The recent coronavirus pandemic has infected over 5 million people and has caused over 300,000 deaths. This pandemic has also caused school and business closings, social distancing, and has forced millions of people to be confined to their homes. Social… Read More: Magnesium L-Threonate for Depression and Anxiety »