Feeling stressed? You’re in good company. The American Psychological Association’s Stress in America 2022 survey reveals “a battered American psyche,” downtrodden by external stressors like divisiveness in government and politics, historic levels of inflation and widespread violence.1 No matter what’s causing your stress, it can significantly interfere with your quality of life. Of the adults… Read More »
This article was previously published October 29, 2020, and has been updated with new information. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a powerful adaptogenic herb, which means it helps your body adapt to stress1 by balancing your immune system, metabolism and hormonal systems. It is known as a multipurpose herb and was used in ancient Ayurvedic and… Read More »
In the United States, about 9% of men and 11% of women of reproductive age have experienced fertility problems. In a recent review (FULL TEXT available), Paraskevi and colleagues discuss how stress, anxiety and depression impact the outcomes of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and explore whether supportive interventions may help couples to minimize fertility-related stress,… Read More »
The Podcast by KevinMD | Podcast | November 12, 2020 “Like 9/11, we have a new reference point touching everyone on the planet: life before COVID-19 and life after. Regardless if you get it or don’t, the unknowns and secondary consequences are scary. Life before COVID was scary, too, minus the urgency. Before COVID, we… Read More »