Category: Mental Health
Chinese Study Shows a Connection Between the Intestinal Flora and Depression
In addition to their known role in digestion, intestinal bacteria also influence brain activity and mood. Chinese researchers have observed changes in the intestinal flora in people suffering from …Loneliness and Social Isolation Impact the Brain Study Shows
Us, Humans. We have been told for ages that we are social animals and we require social communication. In fact, the recent COVID-19 pandemic and social isolation have had …
Video Games Are Good for Mental Health According to New Study
In a world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, where most people are forced to stay home, here is a study that comes at the right time: the time we …
Mental Health During Childhood and Adolescence Influences Health and Life Expectancy in Adulthood
A recent study showed that mental health during childhood and adolescence influences certain biological markers in adult life and life expectancy. A study recently published in the Journal of …
Epilepsy Latest Facts: Pathophysiology, Causes, Types, and Treatments
What is epilepsy? Epilepsy is a chronic, neurological disorder that is defined by the International League against Epilepsy (ILAE) as a ‘disease characterized by an enduring predisposition to generate …
University of Alabama: Depression Increases the Risk of Stroke
The greater the severity of depression and the longer it lasts, the greater the risk of suffering a stroke. Depression is accompanied by many evils. Besides dark thoughts, insomnia, …
University of Glasgow Researchers Explain How Obesity and Depression Are Linked
The health consequences of obesity are numerous: diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer risk, etc. But there is also a tendency for obese people to be depressed. A surprising phenomenon, …