Category: Mental Health
Feeling Younger Than Your Age Is Good For Your Health Study Shows
Feeling younger than your chronological age is said to improve your well-being and cognitive abilities, and to also protect you against stress and health problems. Age seems to be …Study Shows That Psilocybin Is More Effective Than Antidepressants
Psilocybin is a substance found in hallucinogenic mushrooms. According to a new study, it could reduce symptoms and treat severe forms of depression. Treatments for depression are only effective …
Narcissistic Behavior Is Just a Self-Defense Mechanism to Mask Low Self-Esteem
Narcissists who appear to be very confident are actually hiding a great deal of insecurity. “For a long time, we didn’t know why narcissists engage in unpleasant behaviors such …
Alzheimer’s Disease: Brigham Young University Study Suggests That Ketones Could Help Slow Down Cognitive Decline
Alzheimer’s disease is thought to be partially related to a genetic dysfunction that interferes with the brain’s assimilation of glucose. Diet, exercise, sleep: what if all these criteria were …Naltrexone an Alternative to Opioids for the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a problem many people encounter in their lives. Some say approximately 4 out of 10 people deal with pain on a daily basis. Treating this issue …Breaking Down the Genetics of Eating Disorders: What New Research Reveals
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder are the most common eating disorders. Even though it affects 4 out of 10 people in Western Europe, the question of how …
Unraveling the Enigma of Restless Leg Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to its Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
What is restless leg syndrome? Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a disorder of the nervous system that leads to painful sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable need for …
Susceptibility to Depression Can Be Transmitted From Father to Offspring in Mouse Model
Chinese researchers from Nanjing University have shown that depression is heritable in mice. However, no genes have been identified. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, and …