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...
How to treat depression in heart failure
Living with heart failure is a profound challenge, affecting not just the heart but the whole person.
This condition, where the heart can't pump blood...
When anxiety winds up your blood pressure
Anxiety is a feeling we all experience at times - that sense of worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something...
Understanding the link between bipolar disorder and dementia
Navigating the complexities of mental health often leads to questions about how various conditions may interconnect. Among these inquiries, the potential relationship between bipolar...