mental health
Hidden Dopamine Neurons Balance Brain Functions and Behavior
Summary: Researchers identified a small group of dopamine neurons in the striatum that play a crucial role in balancing essential ...
Asia’s high-income countries have the least active people globally
Globally, the highest rate of physical inactivity was obeserved in the high-income Asia-Pacific region (48%), according to a June report ...
It Only Takes 15 Minutes To Transform Your Health, According to a New Study
New research from UniSA reveals that a gamified workplace wellness program, the 15 Minute Challenge, significantly boosts physical activity among ...
Knowingly Taking Placebos Reduces Stress and Anxiety
Summary: Researchers have discovered that nondeceptive placebos—placebos given with the full knowledge that they are placebos—can effectively manage stress, even ...
Scientists Uncover Stress-Relief Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
According to a study by Binghamton University, following a Mediterranean diet, rich in healthy fats and whole foods, can lower ...
Psychosis Cognitive Impairment Linked to Brain Network
Summary: New research reveals that cognitive impairments in psychotic disorders, like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, are connected to brain network ...
Psychiatrist reveals 4 easy ways to manage anxiety
Don’t let these anti-anxiety tips slip your mind. Dr. Daniel Amen, a double board-certified psychiatrist and brain-imaging researcher in California, has shared four ...
Can Magic Mushrooms Help Treat Depression? Research Taps Psilocybin As Potential Antidepressant.
Topline Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, could potentially be used to treat depression, according to new research published ...
COVID May Worsen Mental Illness, Study Warns
COVID-19 may increase our risk of depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns, new research suggests. Vaccination appears to reduce ...
Childhood Inflammation Linked to Later Mental Health Risks
Summary: Children with persistent inflammation are at a higher risk of developing mental health disorders like psychosis and depression in ...
