This money problem linked to faster memory decline in older people
Scientists from Columbia University found that sustained low wages are associated with much faster memory decline.
The research is published in the American Journal of Epidemiology...
Study reveals a major cause of social anxiety disorder
Scientists from Uppsala University found that the balance between the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine may affect whether a person develops a social anxiety disorder.
The...
Type 2 diabetes drug may benefit people with chronic depression
Scientists from Stanford University found that a medication normally used to boost insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes appears to help ease the symptoms...
Social isolation, loneliness can damage heart and brain health
Scientists from the American Heart Association suggest that social isolation and loneliness may increase the risk of having or dying from a heart attack...
Diabetes drug metformin may help treat bipolar disorder
Scientists from Dalhousie University found that a half-century-old diabetes drug metformin may help treat bipolar disorder by reversing patients' insulin resistance.
The research is published...
The chemical imbalance theory of depression is dead, but that doesn’t mean antidepressants don’t...
The chemical imbalance theory of depression is well and truly dead.
A paper by Joanna Moncrieff and colleagues, long-time critics of the effectiveness of antidepressants,...
Using smartphones could help boost your memory skills
Scientists from University College London found that using digital devices such as smartphones could help improve memory skills, rather than causing people to become...
Dog ownership could be linked to anxiety and depression
It is often believed that a close relationship between owners and their dogs can bring many mental health benefits to owners, but findings from...
Anxiety in women may mask heart disease symptoms
Scientists from the University of Quebec found that women with an anxiety disorder may have less blood going to their hearts when exercising.
In women...
Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety, depression
Scientists from the University of Reading measured the impact of high doses of Vitamin B6 on young adults and found that they reported feeling...