Before you run your next mile, think about what it might be doing to your brain. As it turns out, physical activity may be benefiting your overall cognitive ability, according to new research. A group of scientists recently reviewed data from dozens of studies on older adults. They discovered that those who exercised an average …
Major depression can interfere with everyday life and make it difficult to function. Now, researchers claim that they have identified 44 different genomic variants (loci) that have a statistically significant association with depression. With this information, it may be easier for doctors to spot and treat the condition in patients in the future (“Forty-four genomic …
Playing a video game can be a fun, easy way to relax, but what happens when you can’t quite get yourself to stop? Leisure time has its limit, but for some who play video games, that limit never comes. Now, the World Health Organization is recognizing the problem, according to anonymous sources (“Video Game Addiction …
The theme of this past World Mental Health Day on October 10 was mental health in the workplace. We’ve all heard of taking a sick day for the sake of a physical ailment, such as a cold, but what about mental illness? In many cases, people are embarrassed to take a day off for the …
You might not be big into the tabloids, so in case you missed it, actress Demi Moore recently revealed that her two front teeth are fake. A photo of her without a tooth caused a stir, and it became a topic of discussion on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” When asked about her fake …
What if antibiotics could one day be a cure for something other than a bacterial infection? More specifically, what if they could help with mental illness? This is what researchers are now looking into with one particular antibiotic that could potentially clear up some of the symptoms of PTSD. (Bach, Tzovara, & Vunder, 2017) Doxycycline is …
On March 24, Amy Bleuel passed away at the age of 31. Bleuel was the founder of Project Semicolon, a movement designed to help those who are struggling with mental health conditions. She founded the group in 2013 after her father took his own life. In an interview with People magazine in 2015, she explained …
Your brain is unique in the sense that it has an original shape – one that differs from the brains found in other people. Now, researchers are learning more about how the brain’s shape may play a role in personalities. Researcher Luca Passamonti recently led a team of scientists to determine how structural differences in …
Pilots need to maintain their well-being just as much as everyone else, but too often, their demanding schedules make it challenging. Whether it’s outside stressors or the pressure of the job, the world has seen some tragedies occur at the hand of people in dire need of help. This is what inspired a group of …
As the stigma of mental illness continues to make headlines, Walgreens is stepping up to do its part in the fight against discrimination. The pharmaceutical store chain announced on May 10 that it would be launching an online portal for mental health, utilizing a number of third-party resources. Walgreens will also be encouraging the use …