Busting an Exercise Myth + Other Stories
Every week, we corral the best wellness stories from around the internet—just in time for your weekend bookmarking. This week: why being told to stay positive isn’t always helpful, how intense exercise can impact your immune system, and an interesting look at doctors’ understanding of patients’ pain.
Why It's So Hard for Doctors to Understand Your Pain
The Conversation
Because each of us experiences pain differently, physicians are seeking common standards to treat our discomfort.
How Strenuous Exercise Affects Our Immune System
The New York Times
Does strenuous exercise lower your immunity? New research puts this old idea to the test—and has surprising results.
Benzodiazepines: America's "Other Prescription Drug Problem"
NPR
Dr. John Henning Schumann examines America’s growing addiction to anti-anxiety medications.
What's Wrong with Positivity?
Undark
A little negativity may be a good thing: Psychologist Judith Moskowitz offers a balanced view on the pros and cons of positive thinking.