Category: Health

Study suggests early-life exposure to dogs may lessen risk of developing schizophrenia

From the Johns Hopkins Medicine press release: Ever since humans domesticated the dog, the faithful, obedient and protective animal has provided its owner with companionship and emotional well-being. Now, a… Read more »

Study suggests CBT for social anxiety may have a protective effect on cells

From the Karolinska Institutet press release: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for patients with social anxiety not only helps to reduce anxiety levels but also seems to protect against accelerated cellular… Read more »

Study examines meaning in life and how it relates to physical, mental and cognitive functioning

From the University of California – San Diego press release: Over the last three decades, meaning in life has emerged as an important question in medical research, especially in the… Read more »

Study shows link between inflammation and mental sluggishness

From the University of Birmingham press release: Scientists at the University of Birmingham in collaboration with the University of Amsterdam have uncovered a possible explanation for the mental sluggishness that… Read more »

Study looks at links between chronic stress, inflammation and depression

From the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University press release: Chronic stress can inflame our brain, destroy the connections between our neurons and result in depression, scientists say. Now… Read more »

Study suggests physical activity may protect against new episodes of depression

From the Massachusetts General Hospital press release: Increased levels of physical activity can significantly reduce the odds of depression, even among people who are genetically predisposed to the condition, according… Read more »