Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to...
A good night’s sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter of American adults struggling with mental illness,...
Heavy cannabis use may increase risk of anxiety disorder
A new study suggests that people who visit the emergency department (ED) due to cannabis use may have a much higher risk of developing...
Certain depression drugs may increase dementia risk
A new study from the University of East Anglia has found that long-term use of certain antidepressants may increase the risk of dementia, even if taken up to...
Unemployment of adult children can increase parents’ depression risk
A new study has found that when adult children are unemployed, their parents are more likely to experience depressive symptoms.
This research, conducted by the...
How sleep strengthens happy memories and could help treat addiction
Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have discovered how sleep helps strengthen memories linked to positive emotions, such as happiness...
Headache disorders linked to higher risk of suicide, study finds
A new study from researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark has found that people diagnosed with headache disorders are more likely to attempt or...
How climate change can harm your mental health
In recent years, more people have started feeling anxious about climate change. News reports often highlight rising temperatures, natural disasters, and the destruction of...
Understanding the major cause of hoarding disorder
Hoarding disorder is often portrayed in reality TV shows, where people’s homes are filled with towering piles of belongings. But in reality, hoarding is...
Shorter telomeres linked to higher risk of stroke, dementia, and depression
A new study suggests that people with shorter protective caps at the ends of their chromosomes, called telomeres, may have a higher risk of developing age-related...
Cannabis use linked to schizophrenia, study shows
A new study from Canadian researchers has found that the proportion of new schizophrenia cases associated with cannabis use disorder (CUD) has more than...