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Starbucks Is Giving Free Coffee to Frontline COVID-19 Workers All Month Long
Starbucks is saying thank you to frontline workers helping the country through the coronavirus pandemic with the gift of free coffee throughout December.
MENTAL HEALTH
6 Effective Tips for Coping With Panic Attacks
Though every person and every panic attack is different, there are some simple tricks you can use to help lessen the severity of your symptoms.
Take a Virtual Vacation With Relaxing Sounds From 50 Travel Destinations Around the World
Nature sounds, wave sounds, even city sounds—here’s background noise from whichever vacation you wish you were on.
The Best Way to Break a Bad Habit, According to the Experts
Stopping something as inconsequential as biting your nails or as serious as drinking too much requires perseverance and planning.
Map Shows the Most Stressed-Out Cities in America
Based on employment, insurance, and cost-of-living data, these are the American cities with the most stressed-out residents in each state.
Why Are Humans Afraid of Bugs?
Our ancestors may have predisposed us to fear spiders, insects, and other many-legged creatures, but there's a lot more to it.
Norwegians May Hold the Secret to Braving a Winter Lockdown
Learning to think like a Norwegian may help Americans cope with a winter made harder by the pandemic.
Jakoś to Będzie: Poland's Anti-Hygge Approach to Happiness
The next time you feel hopeless, say "jakoś to będzie"—a Polish phrase that translates to "things will work out in the end."
The Psychological Reason You’re Feeling So Unfocused—And What To Do About It
Feeling listless, tired, and out of it? Here are some tips for reducing cumulative stress and anxiety, collectively called your 'allostatic load.'
Go Yell It on the Mountain: Iceland Will Blast Your Scream Into the Wilderness
The Iceland tourism board is bringing back primal scream therapy to promote its impressive landscapes.
The 10 Most—and 10 Least—Stressed-Out States in America
The study analyzed 41 possible causes of stress across four categories: work, money, family, and health and safety.
Virginia Tech Awards Moose the Therapy Dog With Honorary Doctorate
After supporting staff and students at Virginia Tech for six years, Moose the Therapy Dog received his honorary doctorate during a virtual commencement ceremony on May 15.
Smell You Later: How Comfort Smelling Can Relieve Quarantine-Related Stress
If you've been separated from a loved one during quarantine, smell a comforting scent—like a sweater they've worn—to lift your mood and relieve stress.
6 Charities Providing Coronavirus Relief—And How You Can Help
From Feeding America to the CDC Foundation, these charities are working hard to alleviate the effects of the pandemic across the nation.
Iceland Encourages Residents to Hug a Tree for Five Minutes to Combat Loneliness
If they have no one to hug in quarantine, Icelanders are being urged to find the nearest tree and hug it for at least five minutes a day.
Yale and Scholastic Have Released a Free Workbook to Help Children Cope During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The 16-page downloadable workbook features lovable cartoon creatures and activities that help kids process their emotions.
Sesame Workshop Shares New Resources and Activities to Help Parents and Kids Cope With Self-Isolation
Elmo and the rest of the ‘Sesame Street’ characters help teach kids how to wash their hands and how to feel better about being stuck at home.
8 Tips to Manage Your Coronavirus and Social Distancing Anxiety, According to an Expert
The current public health crisis and extended alone time caused by the coronavirus is raising anxiety levels all over. A psychologist has some advice that can help.
Vans’s New Autism Awareness Sneaker Collection Features Sensory-Inclusive Elements
Vans' new slip-on sneakers feature cool color palettes and a variety of visually appealing, tactile designs.
Therapy Puppy Provides Comfort to Grieving Families at North Carolina Funeral Home
Macon Funeral Home in North Carolina hopes Mochi the Bernese mountain dog will offer grieving families the comfort they need.
This Copper-Infused Weighted Blanket Is Eco-Friendly and Hypoallergenic
Not only can this weighted blanket help soothe anxiety, but it’s naturally resistant to mites, bacteria, and other unwanted microscopic pests.
'Secret Santa' Causes Millennial Anxiety, Report Finds
The traditional gift-giving exchange known as Secret Santa can result in social shaming and overspending, according to a new survey.
Can Weighted Blankets Really Reduce Stress and Anxiety, or Are Those Claims a Bunch of Fluff?
Weighted blankets users swear by these coverings' comfort and anxiety-reducing qualities ... but some experts say the science behind their touted health benefits is still pretty light.
Move Over Dogs, Goats, and Peacocks: Llamas Are the Hot New Therapy Animal
Therapy llamas are spreading holiday cheer, alleviating stress, and lowering blood pressure from Oregon to Texas and beyond.