Top 3 ‘Healthy’ Habits That Can Worsen Anxiety—Psychiatrist Warns

Ana Maria Rus

In an era where health advice is everywhere—from apps that track our sleep to devices that monitor our heart rate—it has never been easier to try to "do the right thing" for our well-being. But for some people, the constant push to be healthy can have the opposite effect, triggering stress, anxiety or a sense of unease. The American Psychiatric Association’s 2025 annual mental health poll found that 59 percent of the 2,204 adults surveyed said they feel anxious about their health. Newsweek