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Balanced diet linked to better brain health and cognition, large-scale study shows

Study utilizing the UK Biobank data identifies four dietary patterns, revealing the balanced diet subtype promotes superior cognitive functions and mental health outcomes compared to starch-free, vegetarian, or high-protein-low-fiber diets.

3 Apr 2024

Higher positive affect in adolescence linked to improved adult health

Adolescents with high positive affect may have improved physical and mental health as adults, according to a study published April 2nd in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Eric Kim and Renae Wilkinson from Harvard University, US, and colleagues.

2 Apr 2024

Physical activity lessens mental and neurological symptoms in young women during and post-COVID-19, study says

Researchers investigate the effects of physical activity on COVID-19 symptoms among young females.

2 Apr 2024

Rapid increase seen in the diagnosis and treatment of perinatal mental health problems

Mental health issues during pregnancy or the first year of parenthood have a much greater chance of getting detected and treated now than just over a decade ago, a trio of new studies suggests.

1 Apr 2024

Study reveals underdiagnosis and inequities in postpartum depression treatment

Pregnancy and childbirth can be significant stressors on mental health. Nearly one in eight people who have given birth develop postpartum depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1 Apr 2024

Green environments linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, study finds

Comprehensive study found that prolonged exposure to green environments is associated with a reduced risk of developing depression and anxiety, suggesting air pollution as a significant pathway for this protective effect.

31 Mar 2024

Promising new compound reduces alcohol dependence in animal studies

Scripps Research scientists have found that LY2444296 - a compound that selectively blocks the kappa opioid receptor (KOP) - may reduce drinking in cases of alcohol dependence in animal studies.

29 Mar 2024

Having a ruff day? Study says spending time with dogs can help

How interacting with dogs affects the emotions and psychophysiology of humans using an electroencephalogram.

29 Mar 2024

Women's skin study shows distinct chemical changes in response to psychological stress

The volatile organic compounds (VOCs) generated by the skin in response to psychological stress.

29 Mar 2024

Mental health conditions could accelerate cardiovascular risk in young and middle-aged women

Younger women are generally thought to have a low risk of heart disease, but new research urges clinicians to revisit that assumption, especially for women who suffer from certain mental health conditions.

28 Mar 2024

Traditional overnight pulse oximeter readings may be insufficient to predict TC-MRBs, finds study

The predictive power of numerous sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) parameters.

28 Mar 2024

Assistance dogs may detect PTSD flashbacks via breath

Dogs' sensitive noses can detect the early warning signs of many potentially dangerous medical situations, like an impending seizure or sudden hypoglycemia.

28 Mar 2024

Food allergies' broad impact on quality of life demands greater awareness

Review article in Frontiers in Nutrition examines the multifaceted impacts of food allergies on individuals' economic, psychological, and social quality of life, highlighting the need for increased awareness and support for affected people.

28 Mar 2024

Navigating school attendance: Parents weigh physical and mental health in decisions

Study explores how parents decide whether their children should attend school or stay home due to sickness, revealing a cautious approach when in doubt, and highlights the significant consideration of mental health alongside physical well-being.

27 Mar 2024

Genetic predisposition to stress linked with higher heart attack risk

People with specific genetic traits and those who have anxiety or depression have a significantly higher heart attack risk during periods of social or political stress than at other times, according to a new study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

27 Mar 2024

Latest advancements in identification and treatment of concussions

There have been significant changes in the last few years in how concussions are identified and treated. Steven Broglio, director of the Michigan Concussion Center and professor at the U-M School of Kinesiology, can discuss.

27 Mar 2024

Sleeping fewer than seven hours associated with higher high blood pressure risk

Sleeping fewer than seven hours is associated with a higher risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

27 Mar 2024

AI-based analysis uncovers two plant extracts with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills

Two plant compounds with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills have been identified in an AI (artificial intelligence)-based study, the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2024) (Venice 12-15 May), will hear.

26 Mar 2024

Study reveals neurological effects of reused frying oils

A new study found higher levels of neurodegeneration in rats that consumed reused deep fried cooking oils and their offspring compared to rats on a normal diet. Deep frying, which involves completely submerging food in hot oil, is a common method of food preparation around the world.

25 Mar 2024

Parental dilemmas: Deciding when to keep a child home from school

Many parents struggle deciding whether their middle or high school aged child should stay home from school if they don't feel well, a new national poll suggests.

25 Mar 2024

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Balanced diet linked to better brain health and cognition, large-scale study shows

Higher positive affect in adolescence linked to improved adult health

Physical activity lessens mental and neurological symptoms in young women during and post-COVID-19, study says

Rapid increase seen in the diagnosis and treatment of perinatal mental health problems

Study reveals underdiagnosis and inequities in postpartum depression treatment

Green environments linked to lower depression and anxiety risk, study finds

Promising new compound reduces alcohol dependence in animal studies

Having a ruff day? Study says spending time with dogs can help

Women's skin study shows distinct chemical changes in response to psychological stress

Mental health conditions could accelerate cardiovascular risk in young and middle-aged women

Traditional overnight pulse oximeter readings may be insufficient to predict TC-MRBs, finds study

Assistance dogs may detect PTSD flashbacks via breath

Food allergies' broad impact on quality of life demands greater awareness

Navigating school attendance: Parents weigh physical and mental health in decisions

Genetic predisposition to stress linked with higher heart attack risk

Latest advancements in identification and treatment of concussions

Sleeping fewer than seven hours associated with higher high blood pressure risk

AI-based analysis uncovers two plant extracts with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills

Study reveals neurological effects of reused frying oils

Parental dilemmas: Deciding when to keep a child home from school

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