Thinking too much is harmful, but how can you stop ruminating? The problem has a name (overthinking) and, fortunately, a solution – actually three. Those who suffer from overthinking continuously think, rethink, and think again, in a vortex of words, sounds, memories, and expectations that can eventually lead to psychological issues and cause many physical ailments as well.

3 Psychological Tricks to Stop Overthinking

Communication is the lifeblood of any relationship, especially between parents and adult children. Look for activities that allow you to connect personally and create lasting memories. Recognizing and respecting your adult child’s independence is crucial for a healthy relationship. Strengthening the bond with your adult child can be a...

3 Ways to Strengthen Your Connection With Your Adult Child

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On a perfect night, you’d put your head down on your cushiony pillow (hopefully not while scrolling TikTok—more on that later), get your eight hours, and wake up refreshed. You may even have the best sleep position in order to get the most quality zzzs. But if lately you've been thinking, why do I wake up every two hours?, you may see sleep as anything but refreshing.

9 Reasons You’re Waking Up Every Two Hours (or More) at Night, and How to Fall Back to Sleep ASAP

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

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If you can no longer stomach uncomfortable belly bloat, try one of these seven fruits to ease abdominal pressure.

Florida gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab recommends blueberries, dates, dragon fruit, kiwifruit, guava, papaya and pineapple for taming a full, tight tummy.



In a TikTok this week with over 47,700 views, Salhab referenced a 2022 study that found that vitamin C increases levels of Bifidobacterium.

The gut bacterium helps digest fiber, absorb nutrients and boost immunity.

Popular sugar substitute linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke

“One way to improve your gut health is to eat more high-fiber foods with vitamin C,” Salhab explained. “This has been...

I’m a stomach doctor — these 7 foods can reduce bloating

Interoception refers to perception of internal states of the body, such as feeling heartbeats or hunger. Difficulties with interoception could cause problems in regulating internal body states. A new study shows that heartbeat perception is less accurate in individuals with several different disorders. For the next 60 seconds, close your...

When the Brain Has Difficulty Listening to the Heart

We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. At any age and during any stage of life, you can enhance your brain health (it's never too late!). This transformation won't happen overnight,...

3 Brain-Healthy Habits To Do First Thing In The Morning, From A Neuroscientist

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THERE'S something particularly miserable about lingering back pain. No matter how you lie, sit or stand, the ache can persist. Often, it's cause can be something serious link an injury, slipped disc or sciatica. But according to Mobility Expert Lee Cartwright, some common everyday habits could be causing your sore...

From dehydration to stress and too much sugar – the unexpected everyday habits that could be causing your back pain

People who are “single at heart” – who love being single and are happy and flourishing because they are single, not in spite of it – share something important: They cherish the time they have to themselves. That doesn’t mean they do not also value companionship and socializing; most do. But it does mean that they defy the common misperceptions that when people are alone, they are likely to be lonely, and that if they like spending time alone, maybe there is something wrong with them.

4 Good Reasons to Spend Time Alone

I gave up with a sigh. Yet again, I’d spent over half an hour lying in bed, hoping to beckon Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep. His absence was exasperating. Once again, I started my get-to-sleep method. I can’t completely blame my insomnia spells on cold agglutinin disease (CAD)....

What I do when I have trouble falling asleep

When left unspoken and unresolved, resentment doesn't just sit quietly. It festers. Once resentment takes root, it distorts one's perception. Resentment acts like acid, slowly eroding the ties that bind people to those they care about. Picture this: You’ve just had another argument with your partner about something trivial—maybe it...

3 Silent Ways Pent-Up Resentments Poison Our Lives

Obsessive thinking occurs when the mind runs away on its own. The three main causes of obsessive thinking are grief, rational anxiety, and irrational anxiety. While grief is about dealing with loss, rational and irrational obsessions are about anxiety. Rational anxiety requires problem-solving while irrational anxiety requires lowering the anxiety...

Obsessing or Ruminating? Here’s How to Make It Stop

A new study shows that cats seem to show signs of grief after the passing of another pet in the household. After a loss, cats spent less time playing, eating, and sleeping and more time hiding or seeking attention. The "grieving" behavior is also correlated with the emotional involvement of...

Do Cats Feel Grief?

(The Hill) — The popularity of drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could grow exponentially in the next few years, both for weight loss and a growing list of potential uses that are being studied. GLP-1 agonists, a class of medication typically used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity,...

How weight loss drugs are showing promise beyond shedding pounds

Do you ever feel like you’ve been put on pause?

A therapist’s explanation of stress resonated with TikTok users after a patient shared their wise words in a recent post on the app.

“My therapist told me,” the user wrote in a recent text-based video with 2.7 million views. “The reason you are in bed rotting each day, won’t text people back and won’t leave the house is because you are stuck in ‘functional freeze’ after living with such extreme stress that your brain feels disassociated from your body, so even the simplest of tasks now feel overwhelming.”



While not a bona fide...

What is ‘functional freeze’? Therapist explains why you’re overwhelmed by everyday tasks

Many people go to therapy when they feel a sudden disconnection between themselves and their partner. They may say things like:. “We’ve always shared our feelings with one another and talked all the time—about anything and everything. Now our conversations feel almost one-sided.”. “We used to discuss our...

3 Signs That Your Partner Is Falling Out of Love With You

Almost everyone has trouble falling asleep or staying asleep from time to time. Medications we take, stress from the day, pain, bathroom trips, too much screen time, daytime napping and irregular sleep habits can add up to sleepless nights. Chronic insomnia, where sleep is elusive night after night can be...

Are these foods behind your chronic insomnia?

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Stress doesn't just live in your belly or lower back.

Do You Really Store Stress in Your Body?

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K.D. Lewis

I get it. Life in 2024 feels like a whirlwind, where it’s easy to feel like you're just hanging on by a thread. Many of us are struggling with heightened stress, rapidly changing circumstances, and a constant juggling act. Wars, and rumors of wars, election season, inflation etc. can make us want to throw in the towel-or at least scream "Calgon, take me away!"

Feeling Drained? Here’s How to Know If You’re in Survival Mode

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She was like an intriguing cross between Charlie's Angels actress Kate Jackson and Popeye movie star Shelley Duvall. Her name was Beth Howland, and it's been 8 years since her tragic death from lung cancer on May 24, 2016, just four days before what would have been her 75th birthday.

A Look Back at the Life of Actress Beth Howland (From TV's 'Alice'): 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

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How to Stop Your Intrusive Thoughts

They are disturbing, stressful and distressing. Everyone experiences intrusive thoughts from time to time. What you can do to reduce them and when to get help....

How to Stop Your Intrusive Thoughts

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