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Meditation, often heralded as a panacea for stress and a gateway to mental clarity, has gained widespread popularity as a tool for enhancing well-being. However, recent discussions and studies suggest that meditation is not universally beneficial and can, in certain circumstances, have adverse effects. A recent study highlights these potential pitfalls, emphasizing the need for…

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Candace Cameron Bure got emotional while reflecting on her struggle with depression. The 47-year-old actress shared a clip from a recent episode of her podcast in which she got candid about feeling “shame” over opening up about her feelings to others. She told author Jennie Allen, “[Depression] is such a lonely place, and it’s very difficult to speak…

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Numerous states are suing Meta, alleging its platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, have “profoundly altered the psychological and social realities of a generation of young Americans.” The 228-page complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California claims that Meta’s business model specifically targets young users, monetizing their attention through data…

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Where you live has a lot to do with how you feel. A recent study from Soliant Health, a healthcare research and staffing company based in Atlanta, Georgia, revealed this year’s best and worst U.S. states to live in for mental health. The report weighed numerous factors that impact people’s mental health status across all…

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The link between our minds, bodies, and souls has been a hot topic for thousands of years, but researchers haven’t been able to prove it until recently. The positive affect of physical movement on mental health is now well documented, along with the power of mental positivity to improve medical outcomes and athletic performances. With…

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