According to a new study by Harvard and Penn State researchers, lowering the amount of nicotine in cigarettes may reduce smoking without worsening mental health…
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In a new study, scientists found that playing a sound associated with a positive daytime experience through a wireless headband during sleep may reduce nightmare…
Psychotic disorders are serious mental disorders that cause abnormal thoughts and perceptions. Psychotic disorders can increase your risk of dementia by 250% According to a…
According to the researchers, adults with ADHD were more than twice as likely to develop at least one heart disease. A large observational study has…
A new study that presents groundbreaking behavioral health models shows that fears are likely to linger because fear memories outlast competing safety memories gained in…
The study found that even low doses of alcohol prepared the brain for addiction. How many drinks is too much? According to a recent rodent…
A new study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found that patients who filled prescriptions for folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, experienced a 44% reduction…
Does Marijuana Make You Lazy? Scientists Find That Cannabis Users Are Just As Likely To Be Motivated
Marijuana users are typically depicted as lazy. Could this stereotype be false? The study demonstrated that cannabis users are no less likely to be motivated…
Living in cities is associated with an increased risk for mental disorders such as anxiety disorders, depression, and schizophrenia. A one-hour stroll in nature decreases…
Scientists discovered a gene that plays an important role in reducing depression, fear, and anxiety. By combining neuroscience with molecular biology, scientists have discovered that…
The study found that seniors stuck at home could benefit from a virtual trip to a museum. A randomized controlled study demonstrates substantial gains in…
The National Institutes of Health estimate that in 2020, approximately 21.0 million individuals had at least one major depressive episode in the United States. A…
The results may help couples where at least one partner uses cannabis better handle conflict resolution and discussion. According to Rutgers research, cannabis users tend…
Despite the popularity of the ‘chemical imbalance’ theory of depression, scientists say there is no clear evidence that serotonin levels or serotonin activity cause depression.…
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental condition. The condition affects how people interact, communicate, learn, and behave with others. Research from the UC Davis…
Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. The symptoms of schizophrenia can make it difficult to participate…
Eating fruits and vegetables could help some children with ADHD manage their symptoms. Research finds that eating more fruits and veggies can result in less…
University of British Columbia researchers have mapped what occurs in the brain when a person gets the depression treatment known as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation.…
A new study from the University of Oxford revealed that patients taking statins had reduced negative emotional bias. Statins have been linked with reduced negative…
Good Bacteria To Tackle Depression Gut microbiome plays an important role in health – including mental health. Researchers from the University of Basel and the…