For Some People, Relaxing Makes Anxiety Worse
Relaxation-induced anxiety is a real thing.
Brittany Risher
Brittany Risher is a writer, editor and digital strategist specializing in health and lifestyle content. She's written for publications including Men's Health, Women's Health, Self and Yoga Journal.
Scopes
Why More Doctors Are Asking Patients Where They Buy Groceries
An evolving understanding of health has led to more providers building "social screenings" into visits.
Rounds
Psychologists Explain Why Their Misconstrued Study Isn’t ‘Anti-Therapy’
A Q&A on getting good therapy — and why evidenced-based treatments are vital in mental healthcare.
Scopes
Chronic Illness Can Make It Hard to Trust Your Body
6 people explain how they cope with the challenges of living in a body that constantly misleads you.
Voices
Becoming a Health Editor Was the Worst Thing I Ever Did for My Health
It took me years to accept that my dream job was fueling my eating disorder.
Explainers
A Lot of Younger Women Deal With Bladder Leakage
It's not just you, and you don't need to let it dictate your life.
Explainers
Do You Know How a Living Will Works?
Only 1/3 of Americans document their healthcare wishes. Here's why more people should consider advance care planning, and how to go about it.
Scopes
Are Nutritional Psychologists the New Health Coaches?
Despite early, intriguing research on the diet-mental health connection, this emerging field is entirely unregulated.
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