This article is an on-site version of Free Lunch newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every Thursday and Sunday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters Happy Sunday. Over 100mn people — mostly in Asia — are expected to join the middle class every […]
We’ve all seen it, typically on television or on stage: A hypnotist selects a few members from the audience, and with what seems to be little more than a steely stare or a few choice words, they’re suddenly “under the spell.” Depending on what the hypnotist suggests, the participants laugh, dance and perform without inhibition. […]
“Saturday Night Live” legend Mike Myers wasn’t always the totally excellent leading man he is today. On a recent episode of Vulture’s “Good One” podcast (via EW), Myers explained that when he first joined the prolific late-night sketch show, he was “scared shitless” after seeing the talent of his fellow cast members. “When I got […]
When I left a 20-year career as a journalist and editor to launch a brand of weighted stuffed animals, my friends and colleagues were shocked. Frankly, I was too. But I knew my career shift was the culmination of a lifelong mission. My family arrived in Columbus, Ohio, from Russia in the 80s when I […]
THIS ARTICLE IS republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Christmas can be a time of togetherness, fun, and relaxation. Yet, it can also bring unique challenges—particularly for those who may struggle with food anxiety, weight concerns, or an eating disorder. There are many reasons why the holidays can be such a difficult […]
Having occasional feelings of anxiety is a normal part of life, but people with anxiety disorders experience frequent and excessive anxiety, fear, terror and panic in everyday situations. These feelings are unhealthy if they affect your quality of life and prevent you from functioning normally. Common symptoms of anxiety disorders include: Experiencing a sense of […]
Anxious college student getty In 2023, the Center of Collegiate Mental Health reported that anxiety is the most common presenting concern identified by campus counseling centers. Because of this high prevalence, it’s important to know three things about stress and anxiety among college students. These include the difference between anxiety and stress, how anxiety and […]
Neurotransmitters in the amygdala might be why we have anxious responses in harmless situations.Credit: Owen Franken/Corbis via Getty Stress makes mice form big bundles of neurons in the brain that disrupt memory formation, making them fearful of harmless situations1 — which might help to explain why stressed people often feel threatened in safe environments. Researchers […]
In this scenario, I encourage my patients to move past that initial thought of how awful it will be and instead consider exactly how they will respond to the inauguration, the next day, week, month, and so on. Cognitive flexibility allows you to explore how you will cope, even in the face of a negative […]
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I struggle with persistent anxiety, which often leaves me feeling drained mentally and physically. Minor setbacks or stressors can cause me to spiral into negative thinking. What techniques can help me manage my anxiety in a lasting way? ANSWER: Anxiety is a common and uncomfortable struggle for many people. The tendency to […]
