- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 18th, 2013
Junk Food Makes People Depressed, Researchers Say
Fruits and veggies, on the other hand, chase away the blues
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 31st, 2013
Drinking Lowers Depression Risk, Researchers Say
People who enjoy a glass of wine every once in a while are less likely to be depressed
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 27th, 2013
People Who Work More than 50 Hours a Week Risk Developing Serious Health Issues
Researchers find mental and physical health problems are common among workaholics
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 23rd, 2013
Marijuana Promotes Mental Health, Study Finds
Chemical compound in marijuana alters a person's response to negative emotions, images
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 23rd, 2013
People Who Volunteer Live Longer, Are Less Likely to Be Depressed
Study shows volunteering improves mental health, ups life expectancy
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 22nd, 2013
Pregnant Women Who Eat Junk Food Risk Giving Birth to Kids with Behavioral Problems
Study reveals that a mother's diet during pregnancy influences the child's behavior
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 20th, 2013
Psychedelic Drugs Do Not Up a Person's Risk of Developing Mental Health Problems
On the contrary, users appear to be less likely to suffer from such conditions
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 20th, 2013
Sound Waves Could Treat Depression
Researchers believe sound waves can stimulate the nerve cells controlling mood
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 19th, 2013
Bullied Kids Are More Likely to Have Health Problems, Suffer from a Psychiatric Disorder
Study finds that the effects of bullying last well into adulthood
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 12th, 2013
Too Much Education Affects Mental Health, Researchers Find
Overeducated people are more likely to suffer from depression
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 23rd, 2013
Mental Health Problems More Common in Women than in Men
The psychological disorders experienced by women range from depression to phobias
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 21st, 2013
Maltreated Children Are More Likely to Become Obese Adults
Study documents how maltreatment influences a child's weight in time
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 27th, 2013
Forced Exercise Reduces Anxiety and Depression
People feel better even if they are forced to exercise, specialists say
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 22nd, 2013
Facebook Impacts on One's Mental Health
Those who regularly check a “happy” friend's profile feel bad about their lives
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 22nd, 2013
Sandy Hook Shooting Fosters New Mental Health Policies in the US
Teens and young adults should have better access to mental health services
- Food & Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 4th, 2012
Lead Found in Lipstick Considered a Threat to One's Mental Health
Study finds traces of lead in lipstick, argues that the exposure can affect one's IQ
- Behavior/Humans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 9th, 2012
Study Evaluates the Mental Health of Psychotropic Tea Consumers
Ayahuasca users are found to have a somewhat different perspective on life