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Mental health, an integral part of our overall well-being, affects how we think, feel, and act. Despite its importance, mental health remains shrouded in stigma and misconceptions, preventing many from seeking the help they need. This article aims to shed light on the reality of mental health, debunk myths, and explore ways to break the …
A study recently published during Loneliness Awareness Week in the journal Health Psychology suggests that loneliness may be harmful to our daily health. For this study, researchers from Penn State College of Health and Human Development and the Center for Healthy Aging were centered on understanding the subtleties of loneliness and how variations in daily …
A study published in Nutritional Neuroscience suggests that eating a poor-quality diet makes our brains sad. The study of brain chemistry, structure, and diet quality carried out by the University of Reading, Roehampton University, Friesland Campina (Netherlands), and King’s College London found that maintaining a poor-quality diet can lead to brain changes that are associated …
The world we live in today has become increasingly connected, thanks to social media. However, the widespread and intense use of social platforms has raised concerns regarding their impact on mental and physical health. Let’s take a look at statistics showing how people consume social media on a daily and monthly basis: There are over …
According to Statista, there were an estimated 4.89 billion social media users worldwide in 2023, which represents approximately half of the world’s population. This staggering number can only keep growing. From kids to boomers, social media has become an integral part of daily life for many, offering connection, entertainment, and information at our fingertips. However, …
Moving your body is one of the most important things you can do for your brain. Studies have shown that those who exercise have less risk of developing brain disorders such as depression and Alzheimer’s disease. However, it is not just cardiorespiratory exercises like aerobics, running, or dance that help to promote brain health, weight …
When the weather turns from cold and dreary to warm and cheery, most people enjoy spending as much time as they can outdoors basking in nature to unwind and recharge. How much time a person needs to be outside to feel revitalized varies, but according to a random double opt-in survey conducted by Talker Research …
A new study led by researchers from the New York University (NYU) School of Global Public Health published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity Health suggests that discrimination may speed up the biological processes of aging, linking interpersonal discrimination to changes at the molecular level, and revealing a potential root cause of disparities in …
Neuropathy is nerve damage that causes pain and numbness in the feet and hands, it can eventually lead to falls, infection, and amputation. According to a study recently published in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, neuropathy is very common and underdiagnosed. “More than one-third of people with neuropathy experience sharp, …
According to a study published in the journal Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) who conducted a global umbrella review of studies examining the potential effects of physical activity on mental health, low to moderate intensity exercise significantly helps to reduce the rates of depression. The researchers found that physical …