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Guess where Hawaii ranks on this list.

Find out where your state falls on the list.

Clara Bow.

Clara Bow, one of the earliest megastars of the silent film era, is famous for being Hollywood’s first “It Girl.” But there’s a lot more to Bow’s dramatic life than bobbed hair and flapper couture.

Quick, fetch the Rexall’s Americanitis Elixir!

Nearly all of the day’s experts blamed Americanitis on stress caused by the relentless pace of life in the U.S., which was only exacerbated by new technological advancements.

Better hide the Earl Grey.

If you were a woman in the 19th century, virtually anything could get you committed to a psychiatric hospital—including drinking too much tea.

Who wouldn't be screaming in this situation?

Our ancestors may have predisposed us to fear spiders, insects, and other many-legged creatures, but there's a lot more to it.

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Noiseless, trigger-less jazz hands are the British Sign Language’s official expression for applause.

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From the positive and negative symptoms to possible causes, here are a few things you should know about schizophrenia.

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Depression affects 300 million people worldwide, but there's good news: There are effective treatments. Here’s what you need to know about this debilitating mental disorder.

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Thanks to some teen activists, students in Oregon can now stay home from school when they're dealing with mental health issues.

The infamous asylum on Blackwell's Island that Nellie Bly infiltrated in the late 1880s.

Here’s what we know so far about the memorial for investigative journalist Nellie Bly, famed for her infiltration of a women’s asylum in the late 1880s.

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Signs on the benches installed in a park and by the waterfront invite anyone to sit "if you don't mind someone stopping to say hello."

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From depression to social media addiction, these are the mental health conditions and symptoms people are Googling across the U.S.

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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is more than the 'winter blues.' Here's what you need to know about this treatable mental health issue.

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You can do this.

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Pain ranges from sharp stabbing to a pins-and-needle sensation.

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One study suggests an inability to adapt to volatile situations is partly to blame.

Anthony Perkins stars in Psycho (1960)

Looking to relocate? You might want to give this a read first.

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A landmark study looked at 1.2 million subjects to find out how much exercise is enough for your overall well-being.

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Thanks a lot, Mom.

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One ingredient in particular is to blame.

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Resistance training can improve symptoms of depression, according to a new study—regardless of how strong you get.

A mural of Salvador Dali and Vincent Van Gogh at the International Fair of Contemporary Art in Madrid in 2006

The "tortured artist" may not be a baseless stereotype.

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Lithium is used in everything from smartphone batteries to medication for bipolar disorder.

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A small group of neurons seems to regulate feelings of fear and worry in mice.