This study finds a big cause of depression in middle-aged and older people
Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, with middle-aged and older adults disproportionately affected, a global demographic that is quickly expanding.
In a recent...
Magic mushroom microdosing could help improve mood, mental health
Scientists from the University of British Columbia found that tiny amounts of psychedelics (‘magic’ mushrooms) can impact mental health.
The research is published in Scientific...
Scientists find dual treatments to fight PTSD and depression
Scientists from Flinders University found a method to treat PTSD and major depressive disorder together.
The research is published in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders and...
PTSD linked to faster cognitive decline, study finds
Scientists from Harvard University found that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is linked to faster cognitive decline among middle-aged women.
The research is published in JAMA...
Antibiotic treatments may increase depression risk
Scientists from Leiden University found people who have taken antibiotics in the past three months pay more attention to negative facial expressions.
This may explain...
People with depression and anxiety may get Alzheimer’s disease early
Scientists from the University of California San Francisco found that having depression is known to increase your risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease.
They found that...
Why mindfulness meditation can reduce pain
For centuries, people have been using mindfulness meditation to try to relieve their pain, but neuroscientists have only recently been able to test if...
Scientists find how to treat depression and dementia from eyes
Scientists from The University of Hong Kong found that the electrical stimulation of the eye surface can reduce depression-like symptoms and improve cognitive function.
The...
It’s easier to forgive when you are under chronic stress
Scientists from the National Research University Higher School of Economics found that people experiencing chronic stress are more inclined to forgive, while people affected...
This mental drug may cause compulsions and obsessions
Scientists from the University of British Columbia found the use of clozapine, an antipsychotic drug, linked to higher risks of obsessions and compulsions.
The research...