Mental Health

Looking For A Mental Health-Friendly Activity? Try Fishing

Researchers found "significantly fewer" people who participated in recreational fishing had anxiety disorder, attempted suicide or engaged in self-harm compared to those who don't fish.

Does Educational Background Affect Dementia Risk?

A study has found that one’s educational background could play a part in their dementia risk later on in life.

Mindfulness Meditation Works As Well As Standard Drugs For Treating Anxiety, Study Shows

The six-month trial involved 208 adults with anxiety disorders in Washington, Boston and New York.

Can Nose Picking Lead To Alzheimer's Disease? Study Has Shocking Answer

Researchers said the simple act of picking the nose could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Video Games Could Improve Kids' Brains: Study

Prior research had focused on detrimental effects, linking gaming with depression and increased aggression.

This Is What Happens To Your Brain When You Pet Dogs

The prefrontal cortex activity increased each time the participants interacted with the subjects (dog or plush) with increased closeness.

Stressed? Your Dog May Actually Be Able To Smell It In Your Breath, Sweat

The dogs were individually able to detect the stress samples and perform the alert behavior with an impressive accuracy ranging from 90% to 96.88%.

Stressed? It May Make You Focus On Your Partner's Negative Behaviors

Researchers focused on newlyweds because the "honeymoon" phase is often when couples are still more focused on the positive aspects of each other.

Eating Disorders: Types, Symptoms, And How They Affect Mental Health

Individuals who suffer from an eating disorder have a strong fear of weight gain and a cruelly distorted perception of body and health.

Adderall Drug Shortage: What ADHD Patients Need To Know

The need for Adderall has accelerated during the COVID pandemic as more patients are receiving the drug.

Brain Fatigue, Poor Decision Making Capacity Linked To Overthinking, Researchers Say

Scientists found out that glutamate - the most abundant neurotransmitter present in the brain - is at play behind the overwhelming tiredness that professionals largely complain about.