Anger, sadness, boredom, anxiety – emotions that feel bad can be useful
Remember the sadness that came with the last time you failed miserably at something? Or the last time you were so anxious about an...
Anxiety and high blood pressure: What you need to know
Have you ever felt your heart race during a moment of high stress or anxiety? Many of us have experienced this, but does this...
Alcohol’s surprising link to heart health and stress
The debate around alcohol and heart health has been ongoing, with various studies offering conflicting views.
Some suggest that a daily glass of red wine...
How resistance exercise could ease anxiety and depression
A new study by teams at the University of Limerick in Ireland and elsewhere shines a new light on how lifting weights and resistance...
Common depression drugs linked to dementia risk
A compelling study conducted by the University of East Anglia has shed light on the long-term implications of using certain types of antidepressants, revealing...
Common causes of hoarding disorder
Hoarding disorder is a condition that affects many people worldwide, characterized by an individual's persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their...
People with depression have higher body temperature
A recent study led by the University of California, San Francisco, has found an interesting connection between depression and body temperature.
It appears that people...
Heavy cannabis use linked to anxiety disorders
A new study led by the Bruyère Research Institute and elsewhere has found a link between cannabis use and the development of anxiety disorders.
This...
The connection between mental health and blood pressure
When we think about high blood pressure, or hypertension, we often consider diet, exercise, and genetics. However, there's another crucial piece of the puzzle...
Research shows an important cause of self-destroy behavior
From when we are young, we learn that our actions have outcomes, whether good or bad. But interestingly, some adults might have a hard...