Rachel: At 48, it is quite possible the hormones in the body are beginning to shift into a phase called perimenopause. During this time, many women will gain approximately 5-10 pounds, and 20% of ...

Do you often replay the bad yet always forget the good? Here’s the science behind negative thought spirals and how to find balance and resilience. Do you know why our brains can replay our most ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt of WBUR's weekly health newsletter, CommonHealth. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. When my mental health is in shambles, I often ...

Helen E Nuttall receives funding from UKRI, the Vivensa Foundation, North West Cancer Research, and Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Hearing involves more than just the ears – it’s intimately connected to ...

Ever had a song you couldn’t get out of your head? That happened to me the other day. Pink Pony Club. It’s everywhere right now; I can’t escape it. And even though I really don’t like that song, it’s ...

NEW YORK (AP) — When we make mistakes at work, it can lead to a cycle of negative thinking. The damaging thoughts swirl: “I’m an impostor.” “I’m not smart enough.” “I’m failing at my job.” Feeling ...

Many people experience negative thought spirals or feedback loops. The triggers for these spirals can be minor, but they can lead to major self-doubts and questioning our sense of belonging, skills, ...

That relentless inner critic never seems to take a break. Whether it’s questioning your abilities, replaying embarrassing moments, or predicting worst-case scenarios, negative self-talk can hijack ...

Introduction: Burnout, a work-related syndrome, considerably overlaps with depression. Despite its negative impact on modern society, the underlying mechanisms and effective interventions remain ...

The ideological divide between opposing political groups has been drastically increasing in various countries worldwide. This phenomenon, known as political polarization, can lead to greater social ...