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In a new study from King's College London, researchers found that there is a common, overlapping environment in the gut bacteria of people living...
Doing this may improve older people’s cognitive function in daily life
In a new study from Penn State, researchers found socializing with others is important for mental health and well-being, and it may help improve...
Regular exercise may lower risk of anxiety by almost 60%
In a new study from Lund University, researchers found that regular exercise may help reduce the risk of developing anxiety. They found that those who...
Scientists find link between ADHD and dementia across generations
In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, researchers found a link between ADHD and dementia across generations. They found that parents and grandparents of individuals...
Scientists find new drug to reduce daydreaming, fatigue, and brain sluggishness in ADHD
In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, researchers found a drug known to stimulate brain activity can lower mental symptoms...
Social isolation can be deadly for older adults
In a new study from Yale, researchers found socially isolated older adults who enter intensive care units (ICUs) are more likely to die and...
Dance and movement therapy holds promise for treating anxiety and depression, as well as...
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These drugs can benefit people with diabetes and depression
In a new study from the National Taiwan University Hospital, researchers found people with diabetes and depression who take antidepressants may have a lower...
A greener environment can help reduce depression, boost cancer survival
Evidence is growing that living in areas of high greenness, surrounded by trees, shrubs and other vegetation has beneficial effects on human health. In two...
Many people don’t get drugs for alcohol problems
About 14 million adults in the U.S. have alcohol use disorder (AUD). There are effective treatments. But a recent study found that they are...
5 common thinking traps and how to avoid them
Have you ever fallen into a thinking trap? “I already messed up my plan by eating a piece of cake, so I might as well...
This study finds a major cause of social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety can be a highly debilitating psychiatric disorder with negative impacts on the individual’s relationships and working life. In a recent study published in Molecular...
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30 million Americans are infected with a brain parasite spread by cats, contaminated meat
More than 30 million Americans are infected with a brain parasite spread by cats and contaminated meat, but most will never show symptoms. In a...
Older people with these personality traits may have worse cognitive function
Our aging brains collect tangles and sticky plaques that can interfere in our cognition and memory. But in a new study, researchers found some older...
This depression drug could shut down the brain if used too much
Ketamine is an anesthetic and pain relief drug. It has recently been proposed as a new treatment for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Beyond its anesthetic...
Scientists find the root cause of alcoholism
In a new study, researchers found the physical origin of alcohol addiction is located in a network of the human brain that regulates our...
Depression, anxiety and PTSD may not be mental diseases at all
In a new study, researchers found that some of the most common mental disorders, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD, might not be disorders at...