Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) may be a relatively harmless condition, but research shows it carries serious risks. People diagnosed with RLS face a 40% increased likelihood of dying in the next eight years and a 43% higher chance of dying…
Coming out of a year where every day was a challenge, it’s difficult to imagine how 2021 could be any different. But for our health’s sake, it’s crucial to find a way to keep our emotions in check, decrease depression…
If isolation, anxiety, and the daily onslaught of bad news generated by the coronavirus pandemic are taking a toll on your mood, you’re not alone. 2020 has been a very unpredictable year, and the levels of anxiety and depression have…
There’s no question we’ve all been spending a lot more time on our screens during the pandemic. In-person meetings have been replaced by Zoom calls, live conferences have gone virtual and kids are learning online instead of in classrooms. And…
Gratitude is more than just acknowledging the positive aspects of your life. When feelings of gratitude are genuine, it can change your brain and benefit your overall well-being. One of the leading scientists in the field of gratitude research is…
The Zika virus has been a topic of concern for quite some time now, particularly due to its link to birth defects and the recent outbreak in Florida, which resulted in over 30 people contracting the virus through local mosquito…
Gretchen Rubin, the author of The Happiness Project, believes that loneliness is a significant barrier to happiness. Loneliness is a feeling that most of us have experienced at some point in our lives. This feeling is not necessarily related to…
Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there – cramming for a test or trying to learn something new quickly. We convince ourselves that spending hours studying or practicing intensely will lead to success. But the truth is, that’s not the…
Imagine the possibility of alleviating severe depression within just two hours. While it may sound too good to be true, scientific studies have demonstrated that ketamine, an anesthetic drug commonly used in human and veterinary medicine, has the potential to…
Finding relief from depression can be a struggle for many people. It’s a lonely and isolating experience, with no sense of hope in sight. Even when a doctor prescribes medication, around 30 percent of patients are resistant to the most…
We all know the feeling of loneliness – maybe after losing a spouse, friends moving away, or finding ourselves disconnected from others in our daily life. But did you know that chronic loneliness – the kind that can last for…
Infections are an unwelcome invasion into our bodies, but did you know that even non-severe infections can increase the risk of mental health conditions like depression and schizophrenia? A new study published in Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica supports previous findings on…