Rethinking anger management: the power of calm
New research challenges the common belief that venting is an effective way to reduce anger.
Contrary to the idea that expressing rage can help dissipate...
How kidney disease harms your mental health
When we think about kidney disease, the immediate concerns that come to mind are physical: treatments, dietary restrictions, and the impact on the body's...
Research shows big cause of self-harm
Many of us have habits we wish we could break, whether it's reaching for that extra cookie or spending too much time on social...
Positive outlook propels woman through heart failure and on to a new heart
It was Christmas 2015 and Laytoya Williams was overjoyed, celebrating the holidays with her young family. But it would be her last normal holiday.
The...
Study shows owning a dog can boost stress-relief and focus brainwaves
A recent study published in PLOS ONE by Onyoo Yoo and colleagues from Konkuk University, South Korea, sheds light on the benefits of spending...
Scientists find important cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Scientists at Yale University have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change how we understand and treat a form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in...
Mental health support can greatly benefit cancer patients
When facing cancer, patients not only battle the physical challenges of the disease but also the mental and emotional toll it takes.
Recognizing this, a...
Long COVID can affect your gut and mental health
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of 2020, it brought with it a range of symptoms that affected people in various ways.
A...
Women with depression have higher heart disease risk in men
A recent study published in JACC: Asia reveals a concerning connection between depression and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), with a particular...
Medication for ADHD linked to lower risk of early death
In a significant leap forward in understanding ADHD and its management, researchers from the Karolinska Institutet have unveiled findings that suggest medication for ADHD...