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September 10, 2026

When Staying Informed Is Making You Anxious

Have you ever picked up your phone because you were worried about something happening in the world, only to put it down 30 minutes later feeling considerably worse? Congratulations. Your plan worked perfectly. You’re now much more informed and possibly much more anxious. We live in a time when there is always another headline, another notification, another opinion, and another breaking-news alert waiting for us. Staying informed is important. But at some point, gathering information can quietly turn into something else. It’s called doomscrolling, the habit of repeatedly consuming negative or distressing news online. And researchers are beginning to understand why some of us have such a hard time stopping. Why Do We Keep Scrolling? Here’s what’s interesting. You might assume we keep scrolling because we enjoy it. We don’t. Often, we’re looking for reassurance. When something frightening or uncertain is happening, our brains naturally want more information. We think that if we just learn enough, maybe we’ll finally understand what’s happening, know what comes next, and feel better. Except the internet never says, “That’s it. You’re completely caught up. Nothing else to worry about. Have a nice afternoon.” There’s always another update. A 2025 study published in Personality and Individual Differences found that anxiety, difficulty tolerating uncertainty, and doomscrolling are connected. People who struggle with uncertainty may be more drawn to consuming negative information, while psychological resilience appears to offer some protection.  In other words, sometimes we keep searching for information because we’re trying to make uncertainty go away. Unfortunately, we may…

Fear is a parasite that feasts on your hope and dreams. Whether it’s the fear of loss, missing out on something, or the fear of rejection, fear drains your soul of life and joy. Fear paralyzes. How much does fear rule your life? Is it turning you into a person you don’t like? Is it…

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2020 is almost over. It started pretty well, didn’t it. We made our resolutions and watched the fireworks light up the January sky, but then things went downhill pretty fast after that. The next thing we knew, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving us with no choice but to stay in quarantine…

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Depression is a mood disorder that causes feelings of despair and lack of interest. There are varying degrees of depression from mild, to temporary episodes of sadness, to severe, persistent depression. The most severe form of depression is major depression, also known as clinical depression or major depressive disorder. It can affect people of any…

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Exercise benefits every aspect of our health. It works for weight management, boosts energy, and builds a healthier heart (not to mention you’ll look better and have more confidence.) But exercise benefits more than just the body; it’s good for the brain and improves cognitive function; a fit body generally leads to a fitter mind….

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Think about it for a second…how long do you beat yourself up for a mistake or wrong decision? How long do you punish yourself for taking the wrong path? Does getting down on yourself make things any better? No. It only fills your life with misery and frustration, maybe even bouts of depression. And while…

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Don’t you like to get things done? Yes, of course, because being productive makes you happier. Sometimes it’s easy to fall into the habit of spending time on wasteful activities, fooling ourselves that being busy is being productive. But all it does is keep you stuck and slow down your productivity. The goal of productivity…

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Are you stressed or overwhelmed by life? If you answered yes, then this article is for you! Being overwhelmed by difficult situations can take a huge toll on your life, leaving you mentally exhausted and drained. This type of stress can be dangerous to your health if you don’t manage it properly. We can all…

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Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. It can occur in the prostate gland, a small walnut-shaped gland that produces seminal fluid. It commonly affects men over 40 years of age, but it can affect males of any age. Prostate cancer usually grows slowly and is initially confined to…

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One thing that most humans take for granted is the joints on our bodies. It isn’t until the joints start causing us pain, stop working properly, or become injured that we realize all the marvelous things that our joints do. When I was a young man, someone once told me that the thing I would…

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Do you worry that your child might be depressed? As parents, we never want to see our children sad. When the sadness prolongs for no reason, it’s easy for us to blame ourselves and become frustrated. If your child is persistently sad or feels hopeless, it could be a sign that he or she may…

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Antioxidants are a popular topic when it comes to aging and supplementation. What are Antioxidants? Antioxidants are molecules that inhibit oxidation and fight against cell damage. They protect against many diseases and aging. Antioxidants fight free radicals and reduce cell damage. What are free radicals? Oxidation is a form of a chemical reaction that occurs…

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Your belly fat, the fatty tissue surrounding your abdominal region, can be divided into two main parts; Subcutaneous fat – 90% of your body fat is subcutaneous. It is in the layer beneath your skin. It’s the fat you can pinch with your fingers. Visceral fat – 10% of your body fat is beneath your…

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