A man who shared a dramatic personal story on social media has received over 22,000 reactions to date in a short time, with an additional 1,400 people weighing in with comments. Writing on the Reddit page known as “AITA” (“Am I the a–hole?”), a man who said he lost his wife to ovarian cancer described...
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Afghanistan withdrawal takes toll on US veterans’ mental health: retired lieutenant colonel
Three years after the deaths of 13 American service members at Abbey Gate during the hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan, veterans are voicing their opinions about the toll that experience has taken on them.Mission Roll Call CEO and retired Lt. Col. Jim Whaley gave an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital to honor those service members’...
Thriving with anxiety: Expert tips on embracing the mental health condition
Facing anxiety head-on and approaching it differently can enhance your life. That’s according to David H. Rosmarin, PhD, a psychologist and associate professor at Harvard Medical School, who delivers the advice in his new book, “Thriving with Anxiety: 9 Tools to Make Your Anxiety Work for You.” Rosmarin shared with Fox News Digital that overcoming...
South Carolina authorities reveal Massachusetts man's cause of death after he vanished in Hilton Head
South Carolina authorities on Tuesday revealed the cause of death for Stanley Kotowski, a Massachusetts man who disappeared from a family vacation in Hilton Head on Aug. 16. Kotowski, 60, was apparently suffering from insomnia and anxiety when he left his family’s Hilton Head vacation rental and wandered off on the morning of Aug. 16....
US surgeon general advisory names parent stress an 'urgent public health issue'
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a public health advisory on Wednesday addressing the mental health and well-being of parents. The advisory, which is reserved for “significant public health challenges that require the nation’s immediate awareness and action,” discussed various factors that cause stress for parents and noted an urgent need for support. “Parents have...
US gold-medal swimmer Hunter Armstrong says his faith grounds him: 'I'm a Christian Olympian'
U.S. swimmer Hunter Armstrong had two impressive medals to bring back to his home in Columbus, Ohio, after the 2024 Paris Olympics. Armstrong scored a gold medal in the Men’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay and a silver medal in the Medley relay. Although this is not Armstrong’s first gold medal, he told Fox News Digital there...
Massachusetts man's mysterious South Carolina death on Hilton Head vacation shakes family: 'Unimaginable loss'
The family of a Massachusetts man found dead beneath a house in Hilton Head, South Carolina, after he disappeared from a family vacation is speaking out. Stanley Kotowski, 60, was apparently suffering from insomnia and anxiety when he left his family’s Hilton Head vacation rental and wandered off on the morning of Aug. 16. He...
People with brain aneurysms at higher risk of some mental health disorders, study finds
People who have been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm may be more susceptible to certain mental health conditions, according to a study published by the American Heart Association (AHA). The knowledge of an unruptured aneurysm increased the risk of anxiety, stress, depression, insomnia, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and alcohol or drug misuse by 10% over...
Dementia advice: Here are 16 safe things to say to your loved one
For loved ones of dementia patients, communication is often one of the biggest challenges. Not only can it be difficult for the person with dementia to express themselves, but the person can also experience a heightened emotional reaction to what might seem like a simple statement, question or observation from others, experts say. “When communicating...
5 ways to beat your 3pm workday slump, according to an expert
A career expert is weighing in on what you can do to beat your need for a nap at 3 p.m. —especially during the workday. As summer comes to a close, keeping up stamina on the job can be difficult. Some opt for a caffeine refreshment, while others might go for a quick walk. But...









