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Imagine barely being able to leave the house, experiencing prolonged depressive episodes with daily, sometimes hourly, panic attacks, and not being able to see the point in continuing. Many things helped you survive, like talking through it in therapy, which was like opening a pressure valve in your brain and allowing you to function just…

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If you ever find yourself sitting at your work desk, staring at your computer screen, and can’t seem to muster up the motivation to get things done, you’re not alone. A recent survey found that over a third of Americans, 38 percent, have never felt more uninspired at work than they do now. The survey,…

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Are we getting older later in life? People dread the idea of aging; however, a new study by an international team of researchers revealed that the definition of “old age” is changing. Compared to previous generations, people now put off considering themselves “old” until later in life. The study, conducted by a team of researchers…

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If work is a constant stream of mind-straining challenges, delicate negotiations to keep everyone happy and bursts of creativity, then you’re lucky. Researchers have found that the more people use their brains at work, the better they seem to be protected against thinking and memory problems that come with older age. In a study of…

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First introduced in 1992, smartphones have become a vital part of our everyday lives, from managing our finances to communicating with loved ones. The frequent use of them and other tech devices can be draining and distracting, and it’s still challenging for most people to cut down. According to a 2023 survey by Reviews.org, Americans…

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