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The 20-Minute Social Media Audit That Digital Wellness Coaches Swear By (And You Keep Skipping)

Why Chanakya Would Have Audited His Feed FirstChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a king who does not examine his own conduct before examining his kingdom's problems will solve nothing. The principle maps cleanly onto the social media audit: most people want to fix their relationship with their phone without…

Times Life · Aug 14

Who should not take magnesium supplements? Know these 5 risks before you reach for this popular 'cure-all' for better sleep & fewer cramps

Magnesium supplement side effects: Magnesium supplements can be beneficial, yet they may present challenges for certain individuals. Those with kidney conditions should be wary of magnesium consumption. Additionally, some medications might not work effectively when combined with magnesium, impacting their absorption. For anyone facing diarrhea or low blood pressure, careful…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

55 Times Scammers Picked The Wrong Person To Mess With (New Pics)

Getting scammed exacts a profound psychological toll that may exceed the financial loss. Victims may go through bouts of self-blame and shame while dealing with anxiety and depression. This is why seeing someone destroy these fraudsters can be utterly satisfying, and why online communities like the Scambait subreddit are thriving.…

Bored Panda · Aug 13

Quote of the day by David Goggins: 'You are in danger of living a life so comfortable and soft, that you will die without ever realizing your true potential' and why ease is not the answer

David Goggins is a retired United States Navy SEAL, an accomplished ultra-marathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, triathlete, public speaker, and author. Born into severe adversity, Goggins endured a traumatic childhood marked by physical abuse, poverty, racism, and learning disabilities. As a young adult, he found himself working a dead-end job as…

The Times of India · Aug 12

What's the latest in the trials over claims social media is hurting children?

The social media companies have denied allegations that their ​products have contributed to depression, anxiety, body-image issues and a broader youth mental health crisis, saying they take action to ​protect the youngest users on their platforms. The companies have also argued Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act shields them…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Eight Weeks of Salsa Classes Cut Depression Scores at Oxford, But Not the Thing the Trial Was Built Around

Oxford put 121 young adults with depressive symptoms into salsa classes. Depression and social anxiety fell. Loneliness did not separate the groups.

Medical Daily · Aug 12

Why Dogs Keep Circling Before Lying Down: The Canine Evolutionary Instinct Behind This Ancient Ritual

The Three-Turn Habit Has a Number for a ReasonMost dogs circle two to four times before settling. A 2011 study published in the journal Anthrozoös, conducted by researchers at the Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest, found that dogs given a soft, deformable surface to sleep on circled significantly more than…

Times Life · Aug 12

The Winds of Winter Update: Why Did George R.R. Martin Say 'The Worst May Be Yet to Come'?

George R.R. Martin has broken a six‑month silence with a bleakly honest blog post about grief, ageing and depression, casting fresh doubt on the long‑awaited The Winds of Winter.

International Business Times UK · Aug 11

Antidepressant Withdrawal Symptoms Can Mimic Relapse, Making Treatment Changes More Complicated

Withdrawal symptoms after reducing an antidepressant can resemble returning depression, a distinction that shapes what a clinician does next.

Medical Daily · Aug 11

‘I’ve sat at the very precipice of life’: ex-footballer Clarke Carlisle on gambling, depression – and survival

The former Leeds and Burnley defender has struggled with his mental health for most of his life. But it took five suicide attempts for him to admit how badly he wanted to end it. He talks about how he turned the corner – and his hopes for his new post…

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10