Stress and anxiety—they can be two of the worst feelings you'll ever experience. But might they actually have some benefits? Researchers say short-term stress can actually be beneficial as it boosts performance and bolsters our immune systems. These same researchers add that anxiety can be useful when...
You rely on concentration to get through work or school every day. When you're unable to concentrate, you can't think clearly, focus on a task, or maintain your attention. Your performance at work or school could be affected if you can't concentrate. You may also find...
More than one-third of U.S. adults routinely sleep fewer than six hours a night. That's according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—and that's bad news. The benefits of adequate sleep range from better heart health and less stress to improved memory and...
A good night's sleep is incredibly important for your health — it's just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, there's a lot that can interfere with natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past, and sleep quality has decreased...
Many people experience anxiety at some point in their lives. In fact, anxiety is a very normal response to stressful life events like moving, changing jobs or having financial troubles. However, when symptoms of anxiety become larger than the events that triggered them and begin to interfere...
There are multiple stages of sleep—and multiple quality tiers of sleep. You may have heard that adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night. But the quality of sleep you get also matters. While you rest, your body goes through different stages of the...
A nervous or mental breakdown is a term used to describe a period of intense mental distress. During this period, you're unable to function in your everyday life. This term was once used to refer to a wide variety of mental illnesses, including: ...
The afternoon nap gets a bad rap. Some see napping as a sign of laziness, low energy, or even illness. But a new study suggests that afternoon sleep may make you mentally sharper if you're over age 60. Older adults who took afternoon naps scored higher on a...
Working nontraditional hours can wreak havoc on your mind and body. So much so, there's actually a disorder named for it: shift work sleep disorder (SWSD). What is Shift Work Sleep Disorder? Shift work sleep disorder occurs in individuals who work nontraditional hours like split shift, graveyard...