Can blood pressure drugs affect mental health?
A group of scientists at St. Michael’s Hospital wanted to understand how some common blood pressure medicines might affect a person’s mental health.
They focused...
Which over-the-counter supplements can lower depression?
Many people have heard of St John’s Wort or omega-3 supplements for depression, but there are many other over-the-counter (OTC) products that claim to...
Too much sleep linked to poorer brain function in depression
A new study led by researchers at UT Health San Antonio suggests that sleeping too much might not be good for your brain, especially...
Heart failure tied to faster mental decline, study finds
More than six million Americans live with heart failure, and a new study shows that these individuals are more likely to experience faster mental...
How inflammation affects depression treatment in diabetes
People with diabetes are more likely to suffer from depression than people without the condition. In fact, their risk is about twice as high....
Common depression drug may help fight cancer
A new study from UCLA has found that a common type of antidepressant drug, called SSRIs, may help the immune system fight cancer.
SSRIs, or...
Mindfulness and CBT help reduce chronic back pain and opioid use
Chronic low back pain is a major health problem, affecting about one in four Americans. It’s the leading cause of disability worldwide, and many...
Adult ADHD may increase dementia risk, study finds
A groundbreaking study by Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has found that adults with attention deficit disorder (ADHD), with...
Emotion therapy is a new treatment for chronic pain
A new study led by UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) shows that targeting emotional processing is key to treating and managing chronic...
Cannabis and psychedelics show promise for this mental disease
An international survey of people living with eating disorders has found that cannabis and psychedelics—such as magic mushrooms and LSD—were rated most helpful in...