How anxiety affects your blood pressure – and what you can do
Anxiety is something everyone feels from time to time.
It’s that nervous or uneasy feeling you might get before a big event, a test, or...
How food temperature affects your mental and gut health
A new study by researchers at San Diego State University has found that the temperature of the food and drinks we consume might affect...
Popular hair-loss drug is linked to depression and suicide
For over 20 years, millions of men have taken finasteride to stop hair loss.
But behind its promise of thicker hair, a growing body of...
Study finds important cause of anxiety in low-risk chest pain patients
Chest pain is the second most common reason people go to the emergency department (ED), but most cases—about 80%—are low-risk and not related to...
How brief stress can help your brain reframe a tough workout
When you lift weights, walk up a steep hill or ride a bike, your body is continuously sending sensory signals to your brain.
These signals...
Study shows big cause of ketamine deaths
Deaths linked to illicit ketamine use in the UK have risen sharply over the past decade, with a 20-fold increase since 2015.
But new research...
Exercise could help smokers reduce depression and sleep problems
Regular exercise may help smokers over the age of 40 lower their risk of depression and sleep problems to levels similar to non-smokers, according...
AI may help people safely stop depression drugs
Antidepressants are some of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world.
For many people, they provide vital relief from depression and anxiety, helping them...
New moms face higher risk of mental illness, but suicides drop, study finds
Becoming a parent is one of the most emotional and life-changing experiences a person can go through.
But for many women, the period after giving...
What to know about propranolol for anxiety
Propranolol is a medication originally created to treat high blood pressure, but some people use it to manage anxiety, especially in situations like public...