Common mental health drug may reduce COVID-19 symptoms
In a study from the University of Barcelona, scientists found that psychiatric medications can give some protection against COVID-19, with the common antidepressant fluvoxamine...
When does mental distress become a mental illness?
when painful mental states are long-lasting and interfere with our ability to function well in our daily lives and relationships, it can mean we are experiencing a form of mental illness.
Depression linked to eating an inflammatory diet, higher risk of frailty
In a study from Harvard Medical School and elsewhere, scientists found a link between depression, diet, and the development of frailty.
People with sense of purpose have lower risk of dementia
In a study from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences, scientists found that feeling a sense of purpose or meaning in life is associated with...
Brain stimulation may help treat depression in older adults
In a study from Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, scientists suggest brain stimulation should not be overlooked as an antidepressant treatment for older adults.
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Can a playlist be your therapist? Balancing emotions through music
Music has the potential to change emotional states and can distract listeners from negative thoughts and pain. It has also been proven to help...
10 minutes of aerobic exercise with exposure therapy can reduce PTSD
Exposure therapy is one of the leading treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but up to a half of all patients don't respond to...
Repetitive negative thinking linked to higher dementia risk
Depression and anxiety in mid-life and old age are already known to be risk factors for dementia.
In a recent study from UCL Psychiatry and elsewhere, scientists...
Household air purifiers can boost heart health in people with COPD
The use of portable home air purifiers can improve some markers of heart health in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD.
Common sweetener in foods and drinks linked to anxiety, study finds
In a study from Florida State University, scientists linked aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in nearly 5,000 diet foods and drinks, to anxiety.
Along with...