Cognitive decline is a major concern for older adults. But those who continue to socialize and challenge their brains don’t have to worry as much. Researchers from the University of Alberta analyzed data from 882 older adults…
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Are you feeling stressed? Spend 20 minutes outside. Researchers from the University of Michigan say it can help. The team asked participants to spend 10 minutes or more outside, at least 3 times a week for 8…
If you’re gaining weight, your fat consumption is likely to blame. In an effort to pinpoint what diet components cause weight gain, researchers from the University of Aberdeen fed 30 mice different diets that varied in fat,…
A fast-acting psychedelic drug could help treat depression and anxiety. This, from a Johns Hopkins University study that surveyed 362 adults. Read: Back to Basics, Depression 101 Researchers found that the use of a synthetic psychedelic, 5-MeO-DMT,…
Binge drinking in our teens can lead to anxiety later in life. Researchers from University of Illinois at Chicago discovered that binge drinking in adolescence increases our risk of developing a mental illness, like anxiety, later in…
Relationship stigma from loved ones is linked to mental health issues. This, from a Pace University study that analyzed 467 adults in same-sex and/or interracial relationships. The team found that relationship stigma from friends was linked to…
Eating breakfast as a family could encourage body positivity among kids and teens. Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy Researchers from University of Missouri Columbia analyzed the eating habits of more than 12,000 students from…
Despite popular belief, music doesn’t always enhance creativity. In fact, it can produce the opposite effect. Researchers from Lancaster University found people who listened to music experienced a dip in creativity. This study presented participants…
Overcoming fear relies on an unusual change in DNA. One day, DNA therapy could help to cure disorders like social anxiety or PTSD. University of Queensland researchers taught mice to fear and then unfear a…
Diets high in fruits and vegetables and low in meat improve brain functions. A study from the American Academy of Neurology says your diet affects your brain’s mental and cognitive abilities. Researchers found that eating…
Spending time in a city park can make you happier. This, according to a University Alabama study that examined the emotional impact of visiting parks in urban areas. Read: Life Coaching 101 Researchers found that…
No need to feel guilty about napping. A study from the American College of Cardiology says midday napping can lower your blood pressure. Researchers analyzed 212 people with an average age of 62 years old….
