Checking social media frequently may affect young people’s brains
In a study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, scientists found frequent social media checks may affect young brains.
Loss of motivation may be linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Why neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as apathy and irritability, appear in most Alzheimer's disease patients before the onset of memory loss.
Scientists find who will respond best to ketamine for severe depression
In a study from the Baylor College of Medicine, scientists found a way to determine who will respond best to ketamine for severe depression.
While...
Sleeping on it’ helps you better manage your emotions and mental health – here’s...
Instead of lying awake worrying, we’re often told to “sleep on it” when making decisions both big and small.
And there’s actually a scientific basis...
Alcohol problems may strongly increase suicide risk
In a study from the University of Otago, scientists found harmful drinking is linked to a heightened risk of suicide.
Scientists find a big cause of depression for middle-aged and older adults
Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, with middle-aged and older adults disproportionately affected.
In a study from Colorado State University, scientists found social...
Stable jobs, secure housing important for better depression treatment outcomes
In a study from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences, scientists found people without jobs or with less secure housing have poorer outcomes when treated...
Living in greener areas may boost mental health, reduce medication use
Scientists found that living in greener areas may boost mental health, and reduce medication use.
Foot massage improves sleep quality, reduce anxiety effectively in older women
Foot massage can help minimize the number of common menopause symptoms, including sleep disruption, effectively extending sleep duration by an average of an hour per day.
Losing housing later in life can give you a dangerous ‘health shock’
A quarter of the participants in a long-term study of older people experiencing homelessness in Oakland died within a few years of being enrolled.