Mental Health

4 steps to walk away from loneliness

There are plenty of times where we may be alone—working remotely, commuting solo, or even living by ourselves. Just because we’re by ourselves doesn’t mean...

Common supplements for gut health may help reduce depression

Foods that broaden the profile of helpful bacteria in the gut are collectively known as probiotics, while prebiotics is compounds that help these bacteria...

This hobby can improve cognitive function in older people

In a new study, researchers found that choir singing can improve cognitive functioning in the elderly. The research was conducted by a team at the...

Chronic alcohol drinking may lead to these mental problems

A recent study at the Scripps Research Institute showed important changes to anti-inflammatory mechanisms in a brain region that drive alcohol addiction. Researchers found that...

Why sunshine could help treat depression

Looking outside at another cloudy sky, on another dreary winter day in the Midwest? Experts say it makes sense that a lack of sunshine leaves...

Scientists find the root cause of alcohol addiction

In a new study, researchers found the physical origin of alcohol addiction is located in a network of the human brain that regulates our...

Severe mental problems may increase COVID-19 death risk

In a new study, researchers found that people with severe mental disorders have a strongly increased risk of dying from COVID-19. Among the elderly, the...

Mindfulness may not work for everyone, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that mindfulness courses can reduce anxiety, depression and stress and increase mental wellbeing within most but not all...

These 3 mental health problems contribute to violent offenses

In a new study, researchers found many people with violent offenses suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder and alcohol use disorder. They discovered...

Eating too much sugar may make you have these mental problems

In a recent study from the University of Colorado, researchers found that conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and even...