Loneliness predicts poor mental and physical health outcomes, survey data indicate
Loneliness is common and is a strong and independent predictor of depression and poor health outcomes, according to a new study published in PLOS One by Dr. Oluwasegun Akinyemi, a Senior Research Fellow at the Howard University College of Medicine, Washington DC, U.S.
How social media can 'trigger' eating disorders in young people
Social media can push vulnerable young people toward developing eating disorders by glorifying thinness and promoting fake, dangerous advice about diet and nutrition, experts warn.
Neurosteroids identified as potential therapy for treatment-resistant depression
Over the past few years, various pharmacological and neuroscientific studies explored the potential of neurosteroids, naturally occurring steroids synthesized in the brain, for treating depression in individuals who did not benefit from other widely employed treatment strategies.
How To Handle Travel Stress
Traffic, delays, disruptions due to storms or wildfires, and other surprises may be part of your next business or pleasure trip. In short: Travel is more stressful (and more expensive) than ever. Disruptions are unavoidable, but your response is not. If you can remain calm, the chaotic travel twists won't feel so stressful.
Investing in relationships builds resilience for dementia caregivers, study finds
More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, and many more live with other types of cognitive decline. The emotional labor of caregiving and the communication breakdowns that happen between patients and their loved ones has only recently become a topic of research. A new study reveals that people who invest in their relationships by regularly expressing love, talking about important topics, and spending time together, build relational reserves. These reserves help caregivers cope more effectively if a loved one begins to change due to dementia.
