The truth of social distance: Why loneliness may be the biggest threat to survival...
Never before have we experienced social isolation on a massive scale as we have during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
In a new study, researchers explored...
This mental drug may strongly affect your brain’s ego center
Perhaps no region of the brain is more fittingly named than the claustrum, taken from the Latin word for "hidden or shut away."
The claustrum...
Scientists find best non-drug treatment for reducing inflammation
In a new review study, researchers found that psychological and behavioral therapies may be effective non-drug treatments for reducing disease-causing inflammation in the body.
They...
Insomnia, loneliness and COVID-19: What you can do
The harmful effects of COVID-19 may go beyond the body, whether you've contracted the disease or not, according to University of Arizona research looking...
Scientists discover link between alcohol abuse and a big mental disorder
In a new study, researchers found how sections of DNA might contribute to the risk of alcohol abuse in men.
They found a section of...
How to protect against COVID-19 pandemic PTSD
As many places start to look forward to life after the first wave of the coronavirus, another type of illness could be about to...
Exposure to this stuff at night may cause depression
In a new study, researchers found that repeatedly exposing lab mice to blue light at night can lead to developing symptoms of depression.
The research...
Scientists find how ketamine combats depression
In a new study, researchers found why in low doses, the anesthetic drug ketamine could have a rapid effect on difficult-to-treat depression.
They identified a...
Replacing time spent sitting with these 2 things may improve mental health
In a new study, researchers found that substituting prolonged sitting time with sleep was linked to lower stress, better mood, and lower body mass...
This exercise could help boost your mental health during COVID-19 pandemic
In a new study, researchers found that the ancient practice of yoga could provide a sustainable exercise alternative for thousands of people isolating at...