Greener Diet, Younger Brain: Mediterranean Diet Slows Brain Aging
Summary: Recent research indicates that a green Mediterranean diet can slow down brain aging. A new study found weight loss related…
More depressed patients than previously estimated could have increased activation of their immune system
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has used an assessment of…
Focusing on Mental Imagery Helps Teens Break Free From Negativity
Summary: A new study reports that negative rumination can be improved by using mental imagery for teens. The researchers reported that…
Biological Brains Outpace AI in Learning, Thanks to Structured Exploration
Summary: When it comes to rapid learning, the biological brain seems to have an edge over current AI technology. Scientists worked…
Is loneliness really as damaging to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day?
Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, recently warned that “being socially disconnected” has a similar effect on mortality as smoking up…
4 ways to mentally reset when you’re feeling anxious
How do we regain calm when we’re feeling anxious? Neuroscientist Dr Emilia Molimpakis reveals her four-step method. When you’re in…
Diet and Dementia: Study Uncovers Gut-Brain Link to Alzheimer’s
Summary: A new study sheds light on the potential role of diet in preventing dementia. The analysis explored the relationship between…
Molecular ageing clocks – making the links between mental illness and shorter lifespans
People with mental health conditions such as depression or bipolar disorder suffer from worse physical health and have more age-related…
10 simple ways to help combat loneliness
Loneliness is on the rise, with devastating consequences for our mental and physical health according to new research. Here, are…
Study Finds Higher-Dose Antipsychotic Polypharmacy Does Not Increase Hospitalization
The risk of nonpsychiatric hospitalization was 13% lower when patients were taking high-dose antipsychotic polypharmacy compared with when they were…
ADHD and Asperger’s Syndrome: Learn More About Both to Make Good Treatment Decisions
When your child is coping not only with ADHD but also with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), your decisions regarding treatment…
The Mental Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning
Spring is a season of new growth, freshness and transition. In this guest post from Mia Barnes from Body+Mind magazine, we…
