Immune cells linked to depression, anxiety and Alzheimer’s disease, study finds
The Amazing Role of Regulatory T Cells
You probably know that your immune system helps you fight off infections and keeps you healthy. But did...
Dancing may help treat depression, study shows
Beyond Words, Into Movement
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland are tapping into the therapeutic potential of dance for treating mild-to-moderate depression.
By focusing on...
Scientists find a new target in the brain for fighting drug addiction
Exploring New Areas of the Brain
Fighting drug addiction has always been a complex challenge. Most research has focused on a part of the brain...
How older people and their caregivers view pain, depression
Adults, especially older ones, may sometimes struggle to convey the specifics of their symptoms and quality of life to healthcare providers.
This can be due...
Researchers find complex links between chronic pain and mental health
Chronic pain is often more than just a physical condition.
According to Kurt Kroenke, M.D., of Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine, it's...
How anxiety affects your decision-making
Have you ever felt your heart race when you bumped into someone you have a crush on?
In such situations, we all have to decide...
Living alone can be dangerous for people with cognitive decline
Many older Americans with dementia or mild cognitive impairment live alone, facing risks like wandering, medication confusion, and missing doctor's appointments.
A recent study suggests...
How hormones and the menstrual cycle can affect women with ADHD: 5 common questions
Have you noticed that your levels of attention may slightly change during your menstrual cycle?
This may be particularly noticeable for women and people assigned...
Why people with social anxiety avoid eye contact
When you're talking to someone, do you make consistent eye contact or does your gaze often wander? How we engage with others through our...
Middle-aged women with no kids may have this mental issue, study finds
In recent times, more women, especially those in their late 20s and 30s, are consuming alcohol at a concerning rate.
A study from Boston University...