Self-control isn’t always a good thing – having too much can be bad for...
Having high self-control is often seen as a good thing.
It’s believed to be key to success in many aspects of life – whether that’s...
Scientists find new genes linked to ADHD
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and other externalizing disorders impact millions of lives worldwide.
These conditions can lead to impulsive behavior and difficulties in focusing, affecting...
Gene interaction with stress linked to treatment-resistant depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent mental health condition with genetic and environmental influences.
A new study in Biological Psychiatry explores the interaction between...
Mindfulness program shows promise in lowering blood pressure, study finds
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a prevalent health concern in the United States, often undetected and untreated. It significantly raises the risk of...
One sleepless night can reverse depression for days, study finds
When people experience an all-nighter, they often describe feeling tired and wired—a state where the body is physically exhausted, but the brain feels unusually...
What you need to know about hoarding disorder
Hoarding is when people collect and keep many items, even if they aren't valuable or needed.
Over time, these things can fill up their homes...
Oral contraceptive pills are linked to lower depression risk
A recent study led by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and elsewhere has yielded surprising findings regarding the relationship between oral contraceptive pill...
Scientists find better treatment for older adults with depression
Depression is a serious health condition that can affect people at any age, including older adults.
When someone has depression, they often feel sad, hopeless,...
How depression drugs could help treat bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a condition that causes people's moods to swing wildly between two extremes: highs and lows.
When someone with bipolar disorder is on...
Decreased sense of smell linked to higher depression risk in older people
A new study has found significant evidence linking a decreased sense of smell with an increased risk of developing late-life depression.
While this research does...