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Depression Rates Are Higher Than Ever—Experts Say These 5 Things Need to Change

Depression rates are higher than they’ve ever been, according to new data from Gallup.1

A recent Gallup poll reported that 29% of Americans have been diagnosed with depression at least once in their lifetime—this represents an increase of almost 10 percentage points when compared to 2015. This number is the highest recorded by Gallup.

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8 Ways to Sustain Health and Wellness as a College Student

Success at college means more than getting good grades. In between classes, students must learn to navigate all of life’s challenges, whether that’s eating right and getting enough exercise, dealing with limited finances, or coping with stress and anxiety. Wellness has many dimensions, and a person who is thriving in one area may be facing challenges somewhere else. 

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Nutrition

A Connection Between Dieting and Eating Disorders

Between 1890 and 1920 specifically, America’s image of the ideal body completely changed from one of healthful plumpness to one where fatness became associated with sloth. This was due to numerous factors including the departure of the corset which left women dissatisfied with their natural shapes. The industrial revolution led to the standardization of dress sizes.

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