How gut health affects depression and inflammation
The human gut microbiome plays a significant role in overall health, including mental well-being. However, identifying which bacteria influence diseases and understanding how they...
Love on the rocks? Here’s advice for staying well in your breakup era
Breakups hurt.
For confirmation of this fact, just check the lyrics of that song you listened to on repeat the last time somebody looked into...
These depression drugs may increase death risk in older adults
A new study by researchers from Rutgers University and Columbia University has revealed an alarming connection between the use of newer antipsychotic medications and...
How social connections can help prevent depression after 50
As we grow older, maintaining a positive outlook on life can sometimes feel like a challenge. For many people over 50, depression becomes a...
‘Sandwich carers’ face higher mental and physical health challenges
A new study from University College London (UCL) reveals that people who care for both their children and aging family members—commonly called "sandwich carers"—face...
AI can play a big role in suicide prevention
A groundbreaking study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) could play a vital role in identifying patients at risk for...
Best natural remedies for anxiety in older people
Anxiety is a common challenge for many older adults. Life changes, health concerns, or simply the natural shifts in brain chemistry that come with...
Sleep can help block unwanted memories, study finds
Poor sleep and mental health problems are often linked, but the reasons behind this connection have remained unclear.
Researchers from the University of East Anglia...
Do plant-based meat alternatives cause depression in vegetarians?
As the popularity of plant-based diets grows, questions about the health impact of ultra-processed foods like plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) have surfaced.
While these products...
Older adults with depression show distinct driving patterns
A recent study reveals that older adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) tend to drive in riskier ways compared to those without the condition.
Published...