Mental Health

Depression linked to higher stroke risk in older people

Depression linked to higher stroke risk in older people

A new study has shown that having more depression symptoms is linked to a higher risk of stroke in older people. People who report an...
Moderate alcohol drinking linked to less chronic pain and depression

Moderate alcohol drinking linked to less chronic pain and depression

In a new study, researchers found drinking alcohol moderately is linked to reduced depression and chronic pain. The research was conducted by pain researchers from...
Bad mood may signal health problems

Bad mood may signal health problems

In a recent study, researchers found a bad mood, such as anger, sadness, and fear, is linked to higher levels of inflammation and may...
Many older people in the U.S. feel lonely and isolated

Many older people in the U.S. feel lonely and isolated

A new study from Michigan Medicine shows that many older people feel lonely, especially in those with health issues. The new national poll finds that...
Excessive sweating may be linked to anxiety, depression

Excessive sweating may be linked to anxiety, depression

In a new study, researchers found excessive sweating is linked to mental health problems. They found may patients with hyperhidrosis also had either anxiety or...
Schizophrenia linked to a common personality, study shows

Schizophrenia linked to a common personality, study shows

In a recent study, researchers from the University of Nottingham found a particular aspect of personality, termed Schizotypy, could change the signals of the...
Poor mental health linked to higher risk of chronic disease

Poor mental health linked to higher risk of chronic disease

A new study led by The University of Western Australia has shown that poor mental health may be behind an increase in chronic disease...
Unhealthy diet linked to poor mental health

Unhealthy diet linked to poor mental health

A new study has shown that poor mental health is linked to poor diet quality. It found people who ate more unhealthy food were more...
5 myths about mental health everyone should know

5 myths about mental health everyone should know

Mental health, or psychological well-being, is very important for people’s overall health and the quality of life. Mental illness could affect everyone in some way,...
Smartphones could help explain the causes of depression and anxiety

Smartphones could help explain the causes of depression and anxiety

In a new study, researchers used smartphones to measure symptoms of depression and anxiety in real time and learn how immediate feelings relate to...