Mental Health

Depression may signal a stroke years before it occurs

A stroke is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death. There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, due to lack of blood flow, and hemorrhagic, due to bleeding. Both cause...

Eat your way to a healthy brain

Research has found that the volume of the brain and/or its weight declines with age at a rate of around 5% per decade after...

Depression severity may predict stroke risk, study finds

Depression is more than just feeling down or having a bad day. When a sad mood lasts for a long time and interferes with normal,...

Talk therapy could improve mental health in people with dementia

People with dementia may have mood changes, becoming irritable, tearful, anxious, depressed, or agitated. In a study from University College London, scientists found people living...

Better sleep means better mental health

Sleep is as important to the human body as food and water, but many people don’t get enough sleep. Insufficient sleep, inadequate quality of sleep,...

Being unhappy and lonely can age you faster than smoking

Several studies have linked tobacco smoking to a range of devastating illnesses including coronary artery disease (CAD), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cancers in...

Five things to know about depression, and symptoms you may be overlooking

If you've struggled with depression, you're not alone. It's the most common mental health issue facing adults, and, as of 2021, it affects nearly one...

Insomnia could predict depression, thinking problems in older people,

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. With insomnia, people may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep. This happens even if you...

Scientists find a major cause of depression in older people

Depression is a mental health condition including persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing a strong negative impact to daily life. Possible...

5 signs of depression you shouldn’t ignore

It can be painful to watch a friend struggle with their mental health. Here are some common symptoms of depression to watch for and ways...