How aromatherapy can help reduce stress
Stress is something we all experience, but when it sticks around for too long, it can take a toll on both our mental and...
Scientists discover important cause of OCD in children
Researchers from Yale University have discovered a potential cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children, involving antibodies that attack specific brain cells known...
How sleep syncing could boost your mood
With busy schedules and endless to-do lists, sleep is often the first thing people compromise, especially during the holiday season.
But a new study from...
This depression drug is linked to increased mortality risk
A study by scientists from Rutgers University and Columbia University has found that adults with depression who started treatment with newer antipsychotic medications faced...
How your sleep schedule can boost your mood
As the year ends and to-do lists pile up, sleep often gets pushed aside.
But a new study from the University of Michigan reveals that...
Common depression drug quickly improves cognitive function, study shows
A recent study from Columbia University has found that ketamine, a drug commonly used for severe depression and mood disorders, can quickly reduce suicidal...
How light therapy can treat seasonal affective disorder
When the days get shorter and darker during fall and winter, some people experience more than just a case of the blues. Seasonal Affective...
Walking your way out of depression
Could something as simple as walking help fight depression?
A new global review of data suggests it might. Researchers found that taking more steps each...
Scientists find new depression treatment in the gut
Scientists have uncovered new links between the gut and brain that might lead to better ways of treating depression and anxiety.
The findings could also...
Research finds important cause of self-destroying behavior
Most people understand that actions have consequences, and this understanding often helps them make better decisions. However, new research reveals that some individuals may...