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A black-and-white photo of a seated person with their head in their hand, partially overlaid with an image of flames, evocatively captures the intense struggle to treat anxiety.
Neuropsych
Researchers discover an entirely new way to treat anxiety
Manipulating a signaling pathway in mice reversed their anxiety — and offers hope for a new class of anti-anxiety medications for humans.
Ross Pomeroy
A tablet displaying the cover of the book "Nothing to Fear" by Julie McFadden, RN, lies on top of stacked books next to a pen and a cup of coffee on a white surface.
Thinking
The 3 ways people choose to die
Hospice nurse Julie McFadden shares three examples where people hold off death, just for a bit.
Julie McFadden
A geometric quilt with repeating concentric diamond and striped patterns in red, pink, orange, and blue tones on a dark background.
4mins
The Well
Human development has 5 key principles – here’s why they matter
These 5 human development principles could completely change the way we think about learning and potential.
Mary Helen Immordino-Yang
A person with long, curly blonde hair wearing a dark green blouse stands against a plain background.
7mins
Perception Box
How to navigate loneliness, according to neuroscience
Challenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start.
Kasley Killam
Unlikely Collaborators
A photograph of a Albert Camus on the left and an illustration of a volleyball with arrows indicating its dimensions on the right, set against a dual-colored red and gray background, evokes a sense of alienation.
Thinking
Everyday Philosophy: Can we overcome alienation by becoming more assertive?
How do you cope when joining a team shatters your confidence? Albert Camus and Harry Stack Sullivan can help.
Jonny Thomson
A green die showing two and a gray die showing five are placed on a gray surface, perhaps hinting at a stroke of luck.
Business
How the “4 Types of Luck” can enrich your work-life
Unraveling the subtle mechanics of luck can help us better steer the wheel of fortune.
Jonny Thomson
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