Mental Health

Popular protein powders may harm health, shorten your life

In a new study, researchers found that eating a variety of protein is better for health than just drinking a protein shake or eating...

This mental problem in middle-age could mean big heart attack risk

A borderline personality disorder is characterized by intense mood swings, impulsive behaviors, and extreme emotional reactions. Their inability to manage emotions often makes it hard...

Half of U.S. children with mental diseases are not treated

In a new study, researchers found that nearly 7.7 million children and teens in the country – about one in seven –  have at...

Treatment of sleep apnea may help reduce depression

Patients who have had a stroke or heart attack are prone to suffer from low mood and are 2 to 3 times more likely...

Single dose of this depression drug plus talk therapy may reduce alcohol disorder

In a new study, researchers found that a single infusion of ketamine, combined with outpatient behavioral therapy, helped alcohol-dependent individuals abstain from drinking for...

The holidays are here…Helpful tips to reduce your stress

There is a lot of activity during the holiday season: exchanging presents, lots of eating, and, of course, an overload of gatherings and family...

Common bowel problems linked to depression

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of conditions in which the intestines become inflamed (red and swollen). Two major types of IBD are Crohn’s...

How to boost your mood with food

From financial worries and overwhelming schedules to spending the holidays without certain loved ones, the winter season may not always feel like a joyous...

How to maintain your mental wellness this holiday season

There are things people who are at risk of depression should keep in mind as they enter the holiday season, but Christmas isn't necessarily...

Air pollution may increase depression and suicide risk

In a new study, researchers found that people exposed to higher levels of air pollution are more likely to experience depression or die by...