Junk Food Makes People Depressed, Researchers Say

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

Drinking Lowers Depression Risk, Researchers Say

People who enjoy a glass of wine every once in a while are less likely to be depressed

People Who Work More than 50 Hours a Week Risk Developing Serious Health Issues

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

Marijuana Promotes Mental Health, Study Finds

Chemical compound in marijuana alters a person's response to negative emotions, images

People Who Volunteer Live Longer, Are Less Likely to Be Depressed

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

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

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

Sound Waves Could Treat Depression

Sound Waves Could Treat Depression

Researchers believe sound waves can stimulate the nerve cells controlling mood

Bullied Kids Are More Likely to Have Health Problems, Suffer from a Psychiatric Disorder

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

Too Much Education Affects Mental Health, Researchers Find

Too Much Education Affects Mental Health, Researchers Find

Overeducated people are more likely to suffer from depression

Mental Health Problems More Common in Women than in Men

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

Maltreated Children Are More Likely to Become Obese Adults

Study documents how maltreatment influences a child's weight in time

Forced Exercise Reduces Anxiety and Depression

Forced Exercise Reduces Anxiety and Depression

People feel better even if they are forced to exercise, specialists say

Facebook Impacts on One's Mental Health

Facebook Impacts on One's Mental Health

Those who regularly check a “happy” friend's profile feel bad about their lives

Sandy Hook Shooting Fosters New Mental Health Policies in the US

Sandy Hook Shooting Fosters New Mental Health Policies in the US

Teens and young adults should have better access to mental health services

Lead Found in Lipstick Considered a Threat to One's Mental Health

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

Study Evaluates the Mental Health of Psychotropic Tea Consumers

Study Evaluates the Mental Health of Psychotropic Tea Consumers

Ayahuasca users are found to have a somewhat different perspective on life

 
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