Fingerprints could help predict schizophrenia, study finds
Scientists found fingerprint images have the potential as predictors of schizophrenia.
Feeling stressed? It can show in your skin, hair and nails
Stress can also be a trigger for skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema, causing the conditions to flare-up.
Psychosocial stress linked to higher stroke risk
In a study from the National University of Ireland Galway, scientists found that self-reported psychosocial stress is associated with an increased risk for stroke.
Common mental health drug may reduce COVID-19 symptoms
In a study from the University of Barcelona, scientists found that psychiatric medications can give some protection against COVID-19, with the common antidepressant fluvoxamine...
When does mental distress become a mental illness?
when painful mental states are long-lasting and interfere with our ability to function well in our daily lives and relationships, it can mean we are experiencing a form of mental illness.
Depression linked to eating an inflammatory diet, higher risk of frailty
In a study from Harvard Medical School and elsewhere, scientists found a link between depression, diet, and the development of frailty.
People with sense of purpose have lower risk of dementia
In a study from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences, scientists found that feeling a sense of purpose or meaning in life is associated with...
Brain stimulation may help treat depression in older adults
In a study from Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, scientists suggest brain stimulation should not be overlooked as an antidepressant treatment for older adults.
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Can a playlist be your therapist? Balancing emotions through music
Music has the potential to change emotional states and can distract listeners from negative thoughts and pain. It has also been proven to help...
10 minutes of aerobic exercise with exposure therapy can reduce PTSD
Exposure therapy is one of the leading treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but up to a half of all patients don't respond to...