Mind & Body

Turning to alcohol to feel less shy at parties? Brace for 'hangxiety'

People who dread social situations often drink alcohol to ease their anxiety, but they may ultimately feel worse, study finds.

Retailer under fire for selling 'Obsessive Christmas Disorder' pajamas

Angry customers say Boohoo's new Christmas pajamas trivialize obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Want to live to 102 like Kirk Douglas? 5 simple lifestyle changes can help

Even if there's no one elixir that will let you live to 100 and beyond, a surprising amount of power to age well rests in your hands.

Essential oil diffusers, crystals and 8 other zen gifts for your friends

Choose a gift for your friend who's in touch with her spiritual side.

What is diastasis recti? The post-pregnancy problem most women don't know they have

For women who don't see their stomach flatten out by eight weeks postpartum, they can face a magnitude of health issues.

‘It’s not a life sentence’: Experts discuss Pete Davidson, borderline personality disorder

Experts applaud Pete Davidson for his continued candor about life with borderline personality disorder.

Woman uses Photoshop to give herself the 'perfect body' throughout history

The images are eye opening!

Pete Davidson addresses bullies in powerful statement about mental health

The "Saturday Night Live" star says he's "upset" by mean-spirited comments from online bullies, following his split from Ariana Grande.

Why do some kids get misdiagnosed with ADHD? Birth month might be a clue

Children who start elementary school younger than their classmates are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD.

Are you sleep texting? You could be sending messages and not even know it

Some people have become “hypervigilant” to the sound of their phone, waking when they hear a notification and instinctively reaching for the device.

Would you go to Walmart for mental health care? New clinic opens in store

Other medical services are already available at Walmart, such as eye exams. But is a retail setting appropriate for mental health care?

Feeling SAD? How to cope with seasonal affective disorder

To seek relief, some people turn to dietary supplements. But do they really work? Here's what really helps.

What people taking antidepressants, psychiatric meds want you to know

Telling people that they're 'crazy' or they'll become an addict if they take psychiatric medications does more harm than good.

Thanksgiving tensions? 1 easy strategy can help your family get along better

This simple, fun and healthy act will make everyone less irritable in minutes.

Does turkey really make you sleepy? The truth about the Thanksgiving legend

Stories about turkey's legendary power to induce drowsiness resurface every November, but are they true?

This revelation about the 8 of diamonds card is blowing people's minds

It's right in the middle of the card. Can you see it?

Craig Melvin shares his strategies for dealing with stress

TODAY's Craig Melvin shares tip for meditation and advice on how to stop checking your phone so much throughout the day.

How granting wishes can transform a sick child's health

A new paper uncovers what experts suspected: Granting a wish improves children's health

The great overlooked story of depression: People can go on to thrive

Depression doesn't have to be a lifetime psychological prison sentence, new research shows.

'I wished I loved more': People in their 90s reveal their biggest regrets

A minister who interviewed her oldest congregants was surprised by some of their answers.

5 things to say to someone experiencing anxiety or a panic attack

"Don't worry" falls short when someone experiences anxiety. There are better things to say when a love one needs support.

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Eat to beat anxiety: These foods may help to ease your symptoms

Being mindful about diet may help ease anxiety symptoms.

Alzheimer's is rare on their native Greek island. Why do they get it in the US?

They come from a place where people live to old age without getting Alzheimer's. But something frightening happens when they move to the U.S.

Why do I have to pee all the time? 4 important symptoms women shouldn't ignore

Not all body changes, aches and pains are a sign of trouble. But there are some serious symptoms, especially after age 40, that may be overlooked.

The 5 sleep mistakes we make when we turn the clocks back

Experts share what people get wrong about changing the clocks back in the fall when it comes to sleep.

How to recover from a sugar binge after eating too much candy

What are the effects of too much sugar? Your body takes a wild ride during a sugar binge. A doctor weighs in on which candies make it worse and how to come...

'It's draining': Mom and teenage daughter provide care for grandfather with Alzheimer's

The stress is so high that caregivers sometimes get sicker than the people they're caring for.

What 'This Is Us' gets right about depression

So many people relate to Toby's experience with depression because it feels so real.

Hoda and Kathie Lee reveal their strangest nightmares — here's what they mean

Dream analyst Lauri Loewenberg decoded their spookiest dreams.

Is ‘Baby Shark’ stuck in your head? 5 ways to get rid of earworms

Almost everyone experiences earworms, but why? A new study uncovers the musical elements behind the unwanted intrusion.

Feeling stressed? It could affect your memory, study finds

Some of the brain changes impact women more than men.

What women need to know about Alzheimer's

The first woman to serve on the Supreme Court is retiring from public life due to dementia. How can diet help keep the brain healthy?

Anxiety ahead! The mental health risks of hitting the Mega Millions jackpot

Two huge lottery jackpots are up for grabs this weekend. Such sudden wealth is especially hard for people to wrap their heads around, psychologists say.