• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 7th, 2015
Psychedelic Shamanic Brew Hailed as a Potential Depression Treatment

Psychedelic Shamanic Brew Hailed as a Potential Depression Treatment

Study finds evidence the shamanic brew, known as ayahuasca, can improve depression symptoms in just a few hours

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 23rd, 2014
Depressed Folks Smoke More, Have a Harder Time Kicking the Habit

Depressed Folks Smoke More, Have a Harder Time Kicking the Habit

Investigation finds mental health influences an individual's smoking behavior

Marital Stress Can Make People More Vulnerable to Depression, Study Finds

Marital Stress Can Make People More Vulnerable to Depression, Study Finds

Folks who experience chronic marital stress are more likely to display depression symptoms

Dads' Biological Clocks Matter for Children's Brain Development, Too

Dads' Biological Clocks Matter for Children's Brain Development, Too

All previous researches focused on women's biological clocks

Quitting Cigarettes Can Benefit Your Mental Health

Quitting Cigarettes Can Benefit Your Mental Health

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Computer Simulation Replicates the Human Brain

Computer Simulation Replicates the Human Brain

Researchers hope to use it to analyze how mental disorders develop

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 17th, 2014
Even Common Diseases Can Affect Memory

Even Common Diseases Can Affect Memory

Cognitive skills also show signs of decline during infections

Families of Victims Gain Nothing from the Death Penalty

Families of Victims Gain Nothing from the Death Penalty

This conclusion belongs to a new scientific study

Happiness in Old Age Leads to Better Physical Functions

Happiness in Old Age Leads to Better Physical Functions

Being content also promotes mental health, scientists found

Work Emails May Be Tampering with Your Mental Health

Work Emails May Be Tampering with Your Mental Health

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 9th, 2014
Mental Health Issues in Mid-Life Severely Underreported

Mental Health Issues in Mid-Life Severely Underreported

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Parks and Green Spaces Boost Mental Health

Parks and Green Spaces Boost Mental Health

The effect is very clearly visible in urban environments

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 15th, 2013
Early Life Stress Linked to Depression in New Study

Early Life Stress Linked to Depression in New Study

The connection can only be discerned from adolescence onwards

“Night Owl” Teens More Likely to Suffer Academic and Emotional Drawbacks

“Night Owl” Teens More Likely to Suffer Academic and Emotional Drawbacks

Lack of sleep has negative consequences on their performances

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 29th, 2013
New Headpiece for Brain Stimulation Could Treat Depression More Effectively

New Headpiece for Brain Stimulation Could Treat Depression More Effectively

The headpiece is being developed by researchers at the University of Michigan

Washing One's Hands Promotes Optimism, Makes People Feel Happier

Washing One's Hands Promotes Optimism, Makes People Feel Happier

Researcher says the act of washing one's hands influences mood, take on life

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 1st, 2013
Stress Triggers Physiological Changes in the Brain, Ups Dementia Risk

Stress Triggers Physiological Changes in the Brain, Ups Dementia Risk

Divorce, trouble at work and bereavement all affect mental health

 
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