Springfield
Your Local News for Springfield, Massachusetts
Subscribe
Subscribe
Monday, jun 15
73°
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Traffic
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Springfield
Subscribe
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Traffic
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Home
About us
All sites
Advertise with us
Contact us
Terms of use
Privacy policy
Code of ethics
Site Map
© 2026 Cantata Media
73°
Monday, jun 15
Tag:
Anxiety
News
This Easy Bedtime Trick Could Help You Fall Asleep Faster
A busy brain can make bedtime feel like the worst part of the day. The technique is called cognitive shuffling, or Serial Diverse Imagining, Calm.com reported in a blog post on the sleep method. It was developed by Dr. Luc Beaudoin, a cognitive scientist, and is designed to help people fall asleep by giving the brain random, simple, emotionally neutral images to picture. The idea is not to force the mind to go blank. Instead, the method gently moves attention away from planning, worrying, and replaying the day. A bedtime method designed to mimic early sleep patterns is getting atte…
News
Ronnie Magro Nods Off During ‘Jersey Shore: Family Vacation’ Interview
MTV’s “Jersey Shore” star Ronnie Magro is opening up after a viral interview clip showed him appearing to lose consciousness while promoting the show’s latest season with his castmates. The Stars/SiriusXM interview aired ahead of the ninth and final season of “Jersey Shore Family Vacation,” which aired on Thursday, May 7. Social media users quickly shared clips of Magro seeming to nod off mid-conversation, sparking concern and speculation online. Magro addressed the moment in a lengthy statement posted to Instagram. “I battle my depression, bipolar and anxiety in silence,” Magro wrot…
News
Rapture Predictions Spread Doomsday Fears, Jokes Online: Here's Why
Predictions and memes about the Rapture's imminent arrival have spread wildly online, sparking theological debates and countless jokes. The latest Rapture prediction to gain attention online has come from a South African pastor named Joshua Mhlakela. He claimed Jesus Christ told him that the Rapture would happen on Tuesday, Sept. 23, and Wednesday, Sept. 24, which coincides with the Jewish New Year holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Mhlakela made his prediction on a June episode of the YouTube show CenttwinzTV, which has about 570,000 views as of press time. "The Rapture is upon us," he said. …
Lifestyle
These 10 Everyday Annoyances Trigger Americans Most
Just the sound of someone chewing, or spotting someone you can't stand, is enough to send stress levels soaring, according to a new national survey. From lagging Wi-Fi to the dreaded door knock, Americans say it's often the tiniest triggers that spark the biggest meltdowns. The top culprits? Seeing someone they want to avoid (46 percent), an uninvited knock at the door (44 percent), and being talked to when they want silence (43 percent). More than 40 percent said slow or spotty internet is a stress bomb. Loud chewing (40 percent), unexpected phone calls (34 percent), and even someone brea…
Politics
Election Day Traditions, Superstitions Run Gamut: 'Make Nachos, Drink Heavily'
After months of endless campaign ads, fundraising texts, rally speeches, and plenty of late-night TV fodder – who could forget, “They’re eating the dogs!!” – you’ve finally cast your ballot. Now what? If you’re like most politically minded Americans, you’ll be glued to wall-to-wall TV coverage, or constantly refreshing (doom scrolling?) your social media feed until a winner is finally projected in the presidential race. Spoiler alert: it could take days. And election-related stress is no joke: A majority of Democrats and Republicans said concern over the presidential race was spiking their …
Politics
Most Americans Say 2024 Election Is Damaging Their Mental Health: Study
Feeling a bit anxious these days? You're not alone. A total of 61 percent of Americans say that the upcoming Tuesday, Nov. 5 election has slightly, moderately, or significantly impacted their mental health, according to a brand-new poll published by Forbes Health. “I believe some people’s anxiety comes from past post-election results,” Dr. Rufus Tony Spann, a certified school psychologist and licensed professional counselor, told Forbes. “Based on the results of previous elections, some communities felt they needed to prepare for the backlash due to the results of an election.” About 2,00…
News
Covid-
19: Brand-New Study Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who've Had Long COVID
A new study has revealed just how prevalent cases of so-called Long COVID are among Americans. According to the investigation by Dartmouth College and the University College London, one in seven Americans -- about 14 percent -- had Long COVID by the end of 2022. Long COVID occurs when symptoms of the virus persist for more than three months after the initial infections. Those symptoms typically included extreme fatigue, breathlessness, muscle weakness, and cognitive dysfunction or "brain fog." Those who report having experienced Long COVID said they also experienced more anx…
Lifestyle
Here's How Many Hours Per Day A Child Spends Looking At Screens On Average, New Study Finds
Researchers have found that the average amount of time children spend looking at screens each day has doubled since before the COVID-19 pandemic. In May of 2020, children ages 12 and 13 spent an average of 7.7 hours per day looking at screens for reasons unrelated to school, according to a study in JAMA Pediatrics by researchers from the University of California-San Francisco. The university shared the study's findings in an announcement on Monday, Nov. 1. The figure is a significant increase from the 3.8 hours spent on screens each day prior to the pandemic. Researchers found that …
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: About One-Third Of Virus Survivors Have Longer-Term Mental Health Issues, Study Says
While the physical effects of COVID-19 may wear off for those unfortunate enough to contract the virus, more than a third of survivors are reporting long-term mental health concerns, according to a new study. A study published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal on Tuesday, April 6 found that 34 percent of COVID-19 survivors received a diagnosis for a neurological or psychological condition within six months of their infection. Anxiety was the most common diagnosis, with 17 percent of survivors treated for the disorders, followed by mood swings, which were reported in approximately 14 percent …
News
Covid-
19: This Is How To Prepare Students For Re-Entering The Classroom, CDC Says
With the Commissioner of Secondary and Elementary School Education calling for all elementary school students to return to the classroom by April, current remote-school students and their parents are preparing to make a big transition. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a three-page checklist for things a family can do to be better prepared for students returning to the classroom. For the most part, the CDC guidelines encourage awareness about services and important contacts, communicating effectively and often with students, and what COVID-19 prevention items s…
News
Covid-
19: Patients Treated For Virus Display Symptoms Months Later, New Study Finds
Symptoms of COVID-19 may last for as long as six months, according to a new study of 1,733 people who were hospitalized with the virus. The research was done at the Jin Yin-tan Hospital in Wuhan, China, and published in the Lancet medical journal. Its purpose was to describe the long-term health consequences of patients with COVID who have been discharged from hospitals and investigate the associated risk factors. The study revealed that patients who first tested positive at the start of the outbreak in January 2020 were still experiencing some symptoms in May 2020, including difficult…
73°
