8 ways older adults can reduce loneliness and social isolation
The COVID-19 pandemic reduced social connectedness for everyone, but older adults were particularly hard hit.
“Older adults were simply taken out of circulation during the...
This blood pressure number is linked to neurotic personality trait
A new study highlights the significant link between diastolic blood pressure (the lower number in a blood pressure reading) and neurotic personality traits.
The research...
Inflammation in the brain could contribute to suicide
A groundbreaking study has shed light on how overactive inflammation and diminished protective mechanisms in the brain may contribute to an increased risk of...
Examining mental health and reducing stigma in diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, diabetes affects over 37 million people in the United States alone.
And mental health and stigma...
Study finds cause of alcohol addiction in the brain
Researchers at the University of Warwick have uncovered the physical origin of alcohol addiction in a specific network within the human brain responsible for...
Creative minds are vulnerable to mental illness – but magicians escape the curse
Can you think of a comedian, actor, poet or writer who suffered from mental illness? Maybe the actor Robin Williams or comedian Stephen Fry...
Do stress and depression increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Here’s why there might...
Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high...
Frequent painkiller use linked to mental health risks in these people
New research led by scientists from the University of Liverpool and St George's, University of London, suggests that the prolonged use of painkillers during...
Hoarding disorder: beyond the mess
Hoarding disorder has often been sensationalized on reality TV, but it's far more complicated than just being overly messy.
Let's delve deeper into what causes...
Exercise can reduce heart failure risk for those with depression and anxiety
New research suggests that physical activity may be particularly beneficial in reducing the risk of heart failure for individuals dealing with depression or anxiety.
Prior...