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Sunday Scaries

Sunday Scaries is a chill series from Inverse for not-chill people. Each weekly article is designed to be a soothing hodgepodge of advice and explanations, with the hope that you’ll walk away feeling ready for the week ahead.

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Sunday Scaries

Even Just a Little of This 1 Overlooked Activity Can Dramatically Reduce Depression

By Sarah Sloat

Gardening is good for you — but with these additions you can augment the experience.

Sunday Scaries

New Study Hints at Why Some People And Not Others Feel More Anxious After Drinking

By Sarah Sloat

Here’s why you should care about this “harm paradox effect.”

Sunday Scaries

Taking a Vacation Is Seriously Good For Your Brain — But Only If You Do It Right

By Sarah Sloat

Say it with us: Vacation is good for you.

Sunday Scaries

Loneliness Is an Epidemic. Can We Fix It?

By Sarah Sloat

Researchers are rethinking how to tackle loneliness in America.

Sunday Scaries

These 3 Personality Traits Define Extreme Altruists — Do You Have Them?

By Sarah Sloat

A new study reveals traits that can help anyone looking to enhance how they care for others.

Shut Down Stress & Anxiety

Sunday Scaries

What causes anxiety? 10 scientific facts you need to know

One year later

Use these handy coping mechanisms to help you return to normal life

Sunday Scaries

Relieve Zoom stress with 1 easy change to your routine

Sunday Scaries

Brain study reveals what happens when fears take hold

Sunday Scaries

Scientists reveal a fascinating link between the immune system and anxiety

Mind and Body

Coronavirus masks have an unintended effect on socially anxious people

Sunday scaries

Can stress cause fever? The perplexing science of your internal state

Sunday scaries

Scientists explain why stress can age you on a cellular level

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To manage coronavirus stress, experiment with a tried-and-true strategy

Sunday Scaries

Psychologists recommend combining 2 strategies to combat daily stress

Health

One easy choice can help anxious people manage their worries -- study

Health

Dating while anxious: How you can protect your heart in a positive way

Health

Is there a "Goldilocks Zone" for CBD? What one study showed is promising

Mind and Body

If you want to scare the cool teens in your neighborhood, go as rejection

Health

Break Your Anxiety Cycle With This "Vigilant" Method

Science

Researchers Prove That What You're Worried About Isn't Likely to Come True

Longevity hacks
Eating at this hour is associated with lower depression and anxiety, study shows

If you work the graveyard shift, read this.

by Elana Spivack
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Sweet Dreams

Sleep

Why This One Simple Habit Could Lead To Much Better Sleep

Health

Can You Hack Your Way Out of Daylight Savings’ Effects? Science Says Yes

Science

When The Clocks Go Back For Daylight Savings, Night Owls Lose Out

Gaming

Nintendo's Alarmo Has All Of The Weird Creativity The Legendary Developer Is Known For

Health

Does Tracking Lead To Better Sleep?

Pet Science

Should Your Cat Sleep in Bed with You? A Veterinarian Reveals the Hidden Health Risks

Science

Why Do We Dream? The Answer May Be Weirder Than You Think

Health

Catching Up On Sleep On the Weekend Might Actually Be Really Good for Your Heart

Sleep

These 5 Sleep Science Breakthroughs Might Help You Get Better Rest

Science

Nightmares Could Be An Early Warning Sign For This Common Disease

Health

This Big Study Found A Sleep Aid Hiding In Plain Sight

Detox

Is Going Commando Healthier Than Wearing Underwear?

Science

How A Man’s Brain Changes After Becoming A Dad

Health

This Research Breaks Down How Much To Sit, Stand, And Sleep Each Day For Optimal Health

Detox

This Extremely Common Sleeping Behavior Is Never Normal

Health

The Right Amount of Sleep Could Help Prevent This Extremely Common Disease

The Science of Self-Care

Sunday Scaries

Cyclic breathing: Why experts say just 5 minutes a day can reduce stress

Inhale, exhale.

Sunday Scaries

The power of “non-negative” thinking

A negative self-schema can be changed through evidence.

Sunday Scaries

Happiness study reveals a critical difference between two types of people

If we want to understand life satisfaction, we need to understand past happiness.

More From The Experts

Longevity hacks

Overthinking? This New Kind of Therapy May Finally Provide An Antidote

Sunday Scaries

How to take advantage of a bad mood

Opinion

Study reveals one brilliant brain hack that can unlock your creativity

Mind and Body

Are you exhausted or just tired? Experts explain the unique condition and how to combat it

Sunday Scaries

Brain activity may help unravel why some people feel disconnected from themselves

The benefits of procrastinating, according to a behavioral scientist

Sunday Scaries

Stressed-out stomach? Try 2 psychology hacks to boost gut health

Sunday Scaries

Happiness study reveals a critical difference between two types of people

Good trip

Mindfulness meditation may be just as effective as anxiety medication — study

The Future of Sleep

Can you become a morning person? Sleep scientists say it's possible

All of the Sunday Scaries

Sunday Scaries

Even Just a Little of This 1 Overlooked Activity Can Dramatically Reduce Depression

By Sarah Sloat

Gardening is good for you — but with these additions you can augment the experience.

Sunday Scaries

New Study Hints at Why Some People And Not Others Feel More Anxious After Drinking

By Sarah Sloat

Here’s why you should care about this “harm paradox effect.”

Sunday Scaries

Taking a Vacation Is Seriously Good For Your Brain — But Only If You Do It Right

By Sarah Sloat

Say it with us: Vacation is good for you.

Sunday Scaries

Loneliness Is an Epidemic. Can We Fix It?

By Sarah Sloat

Researchers are rethinking how to tackle loneliness in America.

Sunday Scaries

These 3 Personality Traits Define Extreme Altruists — Do You Have Them?

By Sarah Sloat

A new study reveals traits that can help anyone looking to enhance how they care for others.

Sunday Scaries

Study Finds 2 Personality Traits Predict Well-Being — But Don’t Worry if You Don’t Have Them

By Sarah Sloat

Some predictors of well-being are within your control.

Sunday Scaries

To Boost Therapy’s Benefits, Rethink One “Incredibly Important” but Overlooked Aspect

By Sarah Sloat

The time between therapy sessions is "incredibly important.”

Sunday Scaries

How The Billions of Creatures Inside Your Gut Can Boost Mental Health

By Sarah Sloat

Another reason to eat your kimchi.

Sunday Scaries

DNA Is Linked to Depression, but in Different Ways for Men and Women

By Sarah Sloat

The results tease out a curious connection between depression and metabolic disease in women.

Sunday Scaries

Here Are 5 Low-Lift Ways to Boost Mental Health

By Sarah Sloat

The more we commit to daily habits for small actions, the more likely we are to see the payoffs.