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The Best Way to De-Stress, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Should you go blow off some steam or cuddle up with a good book? Here's what calms each zodiac sign.

Autumn Anxiety is Real: Why the Fall Season Makes You More Stressed

The change in seasons, specifically from summer to fall, can evoke worry, fear and other negative emotions.


7 Signs You’re Headed for a Nervous Breakdown

If you’re stressed and experiencing these symptoms, you might be headed towards a nervous breakdown. Here are the signs to...


11 Things You Didn’t Know Could Slow Down Aging

The fountain of youth isn't a myth: You can actually delay the aging process with these lifestyle choices.


25 Ways to Relax That Don’t Cost a Cent

Got no chill? Here's how to relax and unwind today.

The Surprising Health Benefits of Stress-Baking

All that stress-baking you've been doing during these uncertain times? Turns out it's the next best thing to actual therapy.


9 Surprising—and Completely Normal—Reasons Your Heart Is Racing

A racing heart may seem like a troublesome problem, but in most cases, it's a normal response to something else...


The 7 Different Types of Stress—and How to Ease Them

Mental health experts reveal how to cope with different types of stress, from ambient anxiety to money troubles.


27 Simple Habits That Relieve Holiday Stress and Anxiety

Are the holidays the season of excitement or a time for anxiety and frustration? Here are expert tips to get...


16 Etiquette Rules Brides and Grooms Need to Stop Breaking

There's a fine line between blushing bride and bridezilla.


Anxiety Attack vs. Panic Attack: How to Tell the Difference

These two conditions have similarities but are extremely different in terms of intensity and how long they last. Here's how...



11 Signs Your Workplace Is Toxic

Your work environment can make a huge impact on your health, which is why it's so important to ensure that...

15 Ways to Beat Back-to-School Stress

Going back to school can be stressful for the whole family—arm yourself with these tips to have the smoothest back-to-school...


22 Ways to Stop Feeling Guilty All the Time

All that self-blame can take a major toll on your mental and physical health. Here’s how to retrain your brain...


Reader’s Digest Health Report: February 2018

We've rounded up the four best medical discoveries from around the world for February.


Go Ahead, Swear Away: Science Says It’s Good for Your Health

Feeling stressed? Go ahead and let loose with the #!!@#$!!! Here's why swearing will genuinely help you feel better.


5 of the Best Exercises to Beat Holiday Stress, According to Science

Between going to parties, shopping for last-minute gifts and tying up loose ends at the office, the holidays can quickly...


9 Signs of Burnout (and What You Can Do About It)

Are you operating on fumes? Fatigue can take a huge toll on your health. Here's how to recognize the signs...


If You Have This Rare Phobia, You Literally Can’t Take a Joke

Up to 13 per cent of the global population could be afraid of laughter. No joke.


These 15 Packing Hacks Will Make Your Next Move as Stress-Free as Possible

If the thought of packing for a move is already stressing you out, you've come to the right place. Here,...


The Scary Things That Happen to Your Brain When You’re Stressed—And How to Calm Down

Your brain takes a beating when anxiety gets out of hand. Here’s how stress affects your brain—and how to calm...

Some of the Greatest Thinkers in the World Had This Productivity Trick in Common

The surprisingly simple tip worked for Darwin, Dickens and other history-making thinkers.


8 Ways to Naturally Increase Endorphins

Certain aromas, actions and foods can lift your mood by influencing the production of endorphins—the brain's "feel-good" chemicals.


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How Drunk Am I: 8 Weird Reasons You Got Tipsy So Quickly

Studies show that these seemingly random factors can affect how alcohol takes its toll on your body and brain.


The 23 Best Ways to Quit Smoking

Not sure how to quit smoking cigarettes? Try one of these 20+ ways to stop smoking and start your path...


10 Home Remedies for Natural Anxiety Relief

If symptoms of anxiety are interfering with your daily life, consider these simple lifestyle changes that are proven natural cures...


5 Weird Negative Effects of Social Media on Your Brain

According to new research, your social networking habits might be affecting your brain more than you know.