Alice G. Walton, Contributor

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Yoga May Help Reduce Symptoms Of Depression And Anxiety

Though yoga wasn’t exactly developed to treat depression and anxiety, research has shown that for some people, it does seem to be fairly good at it.

Marijuana May Not Be So Effective For Mental Health Issues Including Depression and Anxiety

For people using cannabinoid medications to treat mental health issues, a new study may take the wind out of your sails.

Heavy Social Media Use May Steal Teens’ Sleep

A new study from the University of Glasgow finds that teens who are on social media either a lot or *really* a lot have poorer sleep at night by several measures.

Being More Optimistic May Mean Better Heart Health

A new study out this week in a JAMA journal reports that one’s level of optimism also predicts heart health over the years.

Don’t Make Big Decisions When You’re Hungry, Study Finds

Being hungry may lead to poorer decisions, and not just about food.

Why Attitudes Can Be Contagious—And In The Worst Way

More than physical ailments can be passed along—attitudes can be transmitted, too.

Study Offers New Insights On How Social Media Affects Girls’ Mental Health

There’s little doubt that social media is not great for mental health. A new study offers a different explanation as to why the connection may exist.

The 100 Million Bacteria On Apples May Be Key To Their Health Benefits

Apples may be healthy not in spite of the many bacteria they house, but because of them.

A Sense Of Awe May Bridge The Gap Between Science And Religion

Science people may be less likely to believe in god. But if awe is part of a person’s love of science, it can actually make people more likely to believe.

Imposter Syndrome At Work May Lead To Dissatisfaction At Home

Imposter syndrome doesn’t just affect things at work–it bleeds over into home life as well.