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Most anyone who has struggled with anxiety—which includes over 30% of all US adults, according to the National Institute of Mental Health—will tell you that finding the right ways to distract your mind from ruminating and fretting is no easy task. Symptoms of anxiety include excessive worrying, constant pressure and stress, as well as issues with sleep, concentration and more. So, what do you do when you can’t stay focused or calm but want to put your nervous energy into a task that helps you feel a little better? New research suggests one particular hobby could be a healthy way to distract yourself and get some relief.

New Study: This Is the #1 Tactic To Reduce Anxiety

Maybe you’ve heard about the effects of loneliness on physical health—and on the flip side, the growing body of research that suggests an active social life increases the chances of a long, healthy life. A new study supports both trends by hinting that if you live in a relatively remote location, taking a little initiative to get out can help lower your health risks.

65 or Older? A New Study Says Living Here Could Cut Your Depression Risk in Half

You know when people tell a pregnant woman that it looks like she swallowed a watermelon? It’s really time we stop commenting on people’s bodies, but I’ll admit that was accurate when I was pregnant: Watermelon was my number-one craving in all six of my pregnancies. I ate at least a watermelon a week, even outside of summer.

I Ate Watermelon Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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Horoscope of the day, Sunday, June 30th

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Clutter doesn’t just make your home look icky and run less efficiently, I will point out the specific reasons why clutter can cause mental anxiety and stress. Clutter to me is a visual explosion, it is loud and very distracting. I cannot focus in a cluttered environment whether in a home, a store, or any venue. This may be why I detest crowds and I avoid shopping in large brick-and-mortar stores.

Why Clutter Can Cause Mental Anxiety and Stress

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

There’s nothing more refreshing than reaching for a cool scoop of ice cream or a spoonful of sorbet on a hot summer’s day. If frozen treats are your hot weather go-to, though, you should take a peek in the freezer before your next pick-me-up, as an ice cream manufacturer for popular brands such as Hershey’s, Jeni’s and more is recalling products sold across the country due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

13 Popular Ice Cream Brands Recall Products Nationwide Due to Potential Contamination

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

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Dentist Ellis B. Jardine of Clark County has been suspended for allegedly practicing outside the scope of his licenses and subpar care, the Washington State Department of Health reported on Friday.

Dentist Suspended for Subpar Care & Unlicensed Practices

When your gut health is out of whack, it can mess up your whole day; searing stomach pain or constantly running to the bathroom will quickly ruin plans. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, 15% of people in the US experience irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition identified by unusual bowel movements and stomach pain, which can be especially disruptive with symptoms such as bloating, cramping, diarrhea, constipation and more.

Eating This Diet Could ‘Significantly’ Improve Your Gut Health, Says New Study

In the dark and starry cosmic realm of astrology, some of the zodiac signs have an inflated sense of their intellect. Intelligence is a highly favored trait and these signs can often perceive themselves as the smartest people in the room. These signs can sometimes let their intellectual pride get the better of them. Tag along with us as we delve into the three zodiac signs renowned for their self-professed intelligence.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Think They're Smart

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind sets out to explain the possible connection between depression and clutter. Scientists that study depression have found a link to depression playing a role in some folks.

Why Depression Can Impact A Cluttered Home & Cluttered Mind

Bipolar disorder is a biochemical, genetic and environmental mood disorder that includes episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. “It is important to understand that bipolar can appear differently in different people. It’s often confused with symptoms of other disorders, including ADHD and PTSD, but this diagnosis has many biological markers—so many that there are actual blood tests to test for bipolar,” says Amelia Kelley, PhD, a therapist, a researcher and psychology professor with the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium at the Kinsey Institute.

“Here’s How I Knew I Had Bipolar Disorder”: A Patient’s Story with a Doctor’s Insights

In a July 2023 Gallup survey, 62% of US adults reported drinking alcohol, while just under 20% of that group reported sometimes drinking more than they should. The link between alcohol consumption and brain health is a growing concern, especially considering projections that dementia rates could triple by 2050. Is alcohol part of the growing dementia problem—and if so, is the damage to your brain too far gone to try to correct?

Alcohol and Dementia: Can You Reverse Drinking’s Damage to Your Brain? Here’s an Expert Neurology Doctor’s Answer

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We’ve all experienced that jaw-jarring Thud! when a lounge chair’s upright position doesn’t slot gracefully into the back-of-chair brackets. In the case of one well-known home decor brand, the consequence of such a design flaw could be not only a little embarrassing, but possibly hazardous to human safety.

70,000 Outdoor Chairs Recalled by Popular Decor Brand for “Crushing and Amputation Hazards”

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One might be wise to wait until after Independence Day to adopt one of these cats. They just don't like the noise of fireworks, which, combined with the sudden, scary changes of a new home might not make for a great start. Come Friday, the 5th though, go and grab up one of these terrific cats, all available from local, Kansas City shelters.

Celebrate your 4th with one of these great cats

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Arms Unlimited accused of selling and shipping large-capacity magazines to New Jersey, violating state laws. The state takes action against Arms Unlimited for allegedly violating local gun control laws.

NJ Sues Arms Unlimited for Illegal Sale of High-Capacity Magazines

Gillian May

Most of us who engage in heavy alcohol use do so to self-medicate. And we self-medicate because we don’t know how to feel, process, and sit with our uncomfortable emotions. There are many ways to avoid uncomfortable feelings; heavy alcohol use is just one way (among many) to numb out, avoid, or escape. A lot of us who have abused alcohol, myself included, do so to regulate our emotions, or we think we are regulating our emotions through self-medication.

Opinion: Heavy Alcohol Use Increases Emotional Dysregulation

Today's horoscope highlights a mix of emotional, personal, and professional challenges. The stars offer guidance to help you navigate these experiences with resilience. Let’s see what the cosmos has in store for each of the zodiac signs today.

Daily Horoscope | June 30, 2024

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New Research: This is the #1 Exercise for Reducing Depression Symptoms

Facing the day when you’re feeling low is daunting, and chances are good that your mood, energy, sleep and appetite are affected. According to the World...

New Research: This is the #1 Exercise for Reducing Depression Symptoms

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