From the University of Copenhagen press release: Scientists have discovered that plant compounds from a South African flower may in time be used to treat diseases originating in the brain – including depression. At the…
From the University of Maine press release: Brooding, or excessive rumination over negative feelings, is known to interfere with important problem-solving abilities, while immediate distraction from those feelings can increase problem-solving capacity, according to new…
From the UCSF press release via EurekAlert!: Loneliness – the unpleasant feeling of emptiness or desolation – can creep in and cause suffering to people at any age. But it can be especially debilitating to…
From the Sahlgrenska Academy press release via HealthCanal: A study of more than a million Swedish men reveals that good physical fitness at the age of 18 is associated with a reduced risk of serious…
From the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (UK) press release via EurekAlert!: Current clinical guidance recommends physical activity to alleviate the symptoms of depression. However, new research published in the BMJ, suggests that adding…
From the Society for Research in Child Development press release via EurekAlert!: Marital discord is a significant social problem for children, sometimes leading to problems in health and well-being. A new longitudinal study finds that…
From the University College Dublin press release via HealthCanal: Simply going out for a coffee or chatting to a friend can reduce the symptoms of depression experienced by people with mental health problems, according to…
From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine press release via EurekAlert!: Three studies being presented today at sleep 2012 conclude that obesity and depression are the two main culprits making us excessively sleepy while awake.…
From the Western Illinois University press release via Newswise: Non-medical prescription drug use by college students is a growing trend on most campuses, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s Higher Education Center for Alcohol,…
From the Aarhus University press release via MedicalXpress: When being diagnosed with cancer, people will naturally worry about their future, their family and about dying. Actually, no less than 35-40% of cancer patients suffer from…