<![CDATA[Stories by Sarah Watts on Medium]]> https://medium.com/@SarahWatts?source=rss-48e8ac653a82------2 https://cdn-images-1.medium.com/fit/c/150/150/1*wUx6t9hjKGq7kc9szPYOEA@2x.jpeg Stories by Sarah Watts on Medium https://medium.com/@SarahWatts?source=rss-48e8ac653a82------2 Medium Sun, 15 Nov 2026 16:44:25 GMT <![CDATA[A Simple Antidote to Help With Coronavirus Anxiety]]>

It’s a science-backed mindfulness tool called Just the Facts, and it actually works

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Your eyelids feel heavy for a reason

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It could have something to do with an overachieving vagus nerve

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Despite obvious symptoms, it took me months to realize I had PTSD. Here’s why it’s so hard to recognize and to treat.

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A brief look into a trendy amino acid

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Many people hospitalized from vape-related illnesses reported using THC oil. What experts know, and how you should proceed.

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The effects may not be long-term, but doctors are seeing more people with screen-related vision problems

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A new therapy teaches people to process their trauma as a way to treat chronic pain. Does it work?

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Failing spectacularly in a high-stakes situation is a near-universal experience. Fortunately, there’s plenty of research on how to keep a…

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What works, and what doesn’t, in the quest to make yourself more illness-resistant

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