Dr. James O’Genlon says the key to overcoming arachnophobia is surprisingly simple: look at chairs with long legs. The researcher believes his method is simple and accessible. Moreover, it does…

Art therapy uses art and creativity as a psychological intervention. This form of psychotherapy includes two main approaches: creative self-expression and the guided appreciation of existing artworks. Who developed this…

We all sometimes lie awake, our minds replaying negative events and problems while nervousness and anxiety kick in. Dr. Joe Whittington, an emergency room physician known online as Dr. Joe,…

Back pain eventually catches up with many of us. Around the world, 619 million people suffer from back pain. Researchers predict that by 2050, this number will rise to 843…

Researchers have discovered that enhancing a gene present in all humans may slow the wear and tear on our cells. A team studying fruit fly DNA identified a gene that…

Laughter has long been called the best medicine. Brazilian researchers ran a study to see whether laughter therapy could improve cardiovascular symptoms and be beneficial for health. They found that…

In 2021, a Swedish study linked excessive social media use to other addictions and mental health disorders. Now researchers say people with social media addiction should be offered therapy to…

A stream of air blown into the nose can relieve migraine pain in as little as 15 minutes. It works by cooling the nerves behind the nose that help trigger…

Hot baths and steam treatments can boost the immune system, help manage weight, and lower stress—useful benefits for many people right now. Steam baths may help with conditions such as…

Have you ever met someone who never laughs? If so, you probably tried to leave the conversation as quickly as possible. Why? Because we instinctively gravitate toward cheerful, smiling people…