Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Feeling the holiday blues? Here are resources that can help
The holidays can be a joyous time to spend with family and friends, but for some, it can be a challenging time.
The holidays can be a joyous time to spend with family and friends, but for some, it can be a challenging time.
Do you have nightmares about your job? New study reveals why
A recent survey of 1,750 U.S. workers revealed that 64% have experienced nightmares about their jobs.
A recent survey of 1,750 U.S. workers revealed that 64% have experienced nightmares about their jobs.
Saying 'thanks' can improve your health – and may even lengthen your life
Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.
Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.
New USF study will track social, digital media use in children over more than two decades
Researchers in the Tampa Bay area are studying how digital and social media shape people from childhood to adulthood.
Researchers in the Tampa Bay area are studying how digital and social media shape people from childhood to adulthood.
Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
Support group offered for Bay Area beach businesses impacted by hurricanes
Some Tampa Bay area residents lost so much during the hurricanes this year that they don't know where to start building back. Now, there's a support group for beach business people to talk about what's happened to their businesses, their lives and their futures.
Some Tampa Bay area residents lost so much during the hurricanes this year that they don't know where to start building back. Now, there's a support group for beach business people to talk about what's happened to their businesses, their lives and their futures.
Your candidate lost? Here’s how to cope with post-election stress
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
5 tips to ease Election Day anxiety
Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.
Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.
Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
Problem gambling grows along with revenue, study finds
With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.
With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.
Florida mother sues AI platform after son takes his own life after months of online chatting
It's a first of its kind case where artificial intelligence is being blamed for a young boy taking his own life.
It's a first of its kind case where artificial intelligence is being blamed for a young boy taking his own life.
Bay Area man uses story to shatter stigma surrounding suicide
Frank Canales is using his grief over losing two siblings to suicide to help other people.
Frank Canales is using his grief over losing two siblings to suicide to help other people.
Election stress disorder is real. Here's how to cope with 3 weeks to go
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
Can video games improve your sleep? Here's what the research shows
A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.
A study explores the effects of video games on adult sleep. It reveals that casual gaming may improve sleep quality, while excessive gaming and certain game types can disrupt sleep.
83% of Gen Z say they have an unhealthy relationship with their phone, data shows
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
US suicides remain at highest level in nation’s history
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
A new report from the CDC reveals that more than 49,000 suicides were reported in 2023, which remain at the highest level in U.S. history.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
US surgeon general names parent stress an 'urgent public health issue'
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
In a survey, nearly half of parents said their stress was "completely overwhelming" on most days, according to the advisory.
Work-related stress may cause irregular heartbeat, study finds
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, can lead to stroke, heart failure or other cardiovascular complications.
Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, can lead to stroke, heart failure or other cardiovascular complications.