Unhealthy gut linked to major depression, study finds
In a new study, researchers found a link between human gut microbiome disturbances and major depressive disorder (MDD).
The research was conducted by a team...
How divorce affects physical and mental health
Going through a divorce is extremely challenging and previous research has highlighted the adverse effects that it can have on divorcees.
In a new study,...
‘Alarming’ COVID-19 study shows 80% of people have strong depression
In a new study, researchers looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted young US adults' loneliness and found "strong depressive symptoms" in 80%...
Why spending a long time on your phone isn’t bad for mental health
General smartphone usage is a poor predictor of anxiety, depression or stress say researchers, who advise caution when it comes to digital detoxes.
The study...
Scientists can see depression in your eyes
When people win or lose something, their pupils dilate slightly.
In a new study, researchers found that this dilation is less pronounced in depressed patients...
Your heart rate could effectively predict your depression risk
In a recent study at Goethe University and elsewhere, researchers found that measuring changes in 24-hour heart rate can reliably indicate whether or not...
This mental health issue may double your risk of dementia
In a recent study done by UCL, researchers found people who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are up to twice as likely to...
This common mental problem linked to faster development of Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study, researchers found that anxiety is linked to an increased rate of progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease.
The research...
Depression linked to dangerous bowel diseases, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that depression is more common among people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis in the years before they...
People with depression fare worse in heart health study
Heart disease and depression are interwoven, and a new study is helping unravel that connection by linking depression with poorer scores on seven important...