Multiple mental health disorders greatly increase dementia risk
New research has found that the risk of developing dementia rises sharply with the number of mental health disorders a person has, with the...
Scientists find an important cause of OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects between 1% and 3% of children by the time they reach 17.
It’s a serious mental health condition that can disrupt...
Keto diet may significantly reduce depression symptoms
A new pilot study suggests that following a ketogenic diet for just 10 weeks may significantly reduce depression symptoms in young adults.
Researchers at The...
Mental problems dramatically raise risk of heart disease
Every 34 seconds, someone in the United States dies from heart disease.
As nearly half of the country suffers from some form of cardiovascular disease...
Cannabis use can increase paranoia, harming mental health
New research from King’s College London and the University of Bath has uncovered key links between cannabis use, paranoia, and childhood trauma.
The findings, based...
Do common blood pressure drugs harm your mental health?
Getting enough sleep is very important for our health. It helps our bodies recover, keeps our minds sharp, and supports overall well-being.
But many people...
Mindfulness for your health: the benefits of living moment by moment
Paying attention to what’s going on right this second can be hard. We often spend more time thinking about what’s coming up in the...
How depression and heart disease may be genetically linked
Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital have discovered a possible genetic link between coronary artery disease (CAD), major depression, and...
Sugary snacks can harm your mental health
Do you love sugary drinks, packaged snacks, and hot dogs?
A new study suggests you may want to think twice before making them a regular...
Something much worse than mid-life crisis is happening
For many years, researchers have noticed a common pattern when it comes to how happy or unhappy people feel throughout life.
People tend to feel...