Can cannabis help you ease the mind in the age of COVID-19?
In a new study, researchers measured the effectiveness of commercially available Cannabis flower, or "buds," for alleviating feelings of stress and anxiety.
They used data...
This drug for depression may help stop cancer growth
In a recent study at KU Leuven, researchers found that the antidepressant sertraline inhibits the growth of cancer cells.
It targets a metabolic addiction that...
This stuff in blood may predict your depression risk
In a new study, researchers found a link between an inflammatory molecule in the blood and a person's likelihood of depressive symptoms.
The research was...
Laughing is good for your mind and your body – here’s what the research...
Amusement and pleasant surprises – and the laughter they can trigger – add texture to the fabric of daily life.
Those giggles and guffaws can...
This depression drug could shut down the brain if used too much
Ketamine is an anesthetic and pain relief drug.
It has recently been proposed as a new treatment for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Beyond its anesthetic...
This nutrient supplement may help lower depression
In the UK in 2016-17, 1.4 million people had mental health issues, over half of them (53%) had anxiety or stress-related disorders, while a...
ADHD is linked to these unhealthy diets
In a recent study at Örebro Universitet in Sweden and elsewhere, researchers found there is a link between ADHD and dietary habits.
They found a...
Chronic alcohol drinking may cause these 2 mental diseases
Deep within the brain, a small almond-shaped region called the amygdala plays a vital role in how we exhibit emotion, behavior and motivation.
Understandably, it's...
More social media use linked to higher depression risk
In a new study, researchers found that social media use is linked to the development of depression.
The research was conducted by a team at...
Even mild stress may harm your brain functions, study shows
The notion that a bit of stress makes people perform better has been baked into our everyday lives.
In a new study, researchers found that...