Category: Health

New research led by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) suggests that physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by mitigating stress-related signaling in the brain. The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, particularly highlights that individuals with stress-related conditions, such as depression, gain the most cardiovascular benefits […]

A noninvasive brain stimulation treatment has shown promise in improving depression and anxiety symptoms among older adults, according to a new study led by the University of Florida. This study indicates that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can serve as an effective, noninvasive, and drug-free option for treating depression and anxiety symptoms, conditions that affect […]

A University of Florida-led study has shown that a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), can significantly improve depression and anxiety symptoms among older adults. The study, published in the journal Brain Stimulation, reveals that the benefits of this treatment were most pronounced in patients with higher levels of symptoms before the […]

Introduction Recent research from Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital has uncovered a potential genetic link between coronary artery disease (CAD), major depression, and an increased risk of cardiomyopathy, a degenerative heart muscle disease. The findings, published in April in the Nature Mental Health journal, suggest that inflammation may be a common pathway […]

Introduction Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) are making significant strides in uncovering the biological underpinnings of depression, a major global health concern affecting approximately 280 million people. In a study published in April in the Journal of Affective Disorders, UTEP psychologist Sergio Iñiguez, Ph.D., and his team propose using prairie […]

Introduction A recent study by UCLA Health has uncovered a significant relationship between perceived loneliness and brain activity related to cravings and motivation towards eating, particularly high-calorie foods such as sugary items. Conducted by Arpana Gupta, PhD, co-director of the UCLA Goodman-Luskin Microbiome Center, the study delves into the intricate connections between social isolation, eating […]

Introduction In recent years, the conversation around psychedelics for medical treatment has largely centered on the effects of the drugs themselves. However, a new study suggests that the key to reducing depression through psychedelic-assisted therapy lies in the strength of the relationship between the therapist and the participant. This therapeutic alliance appears to be more […]

Introduction A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led research team has unveiled significant findings linking social stress during adolescence in female mice to prolonged elevation of the hormone cortisol after childbirth. This study, published online on April 11, 2024, in Nature Mental Health, aligns these hormonal changes with those seen in postpartum women exposed to adverse early life […]

A recent study led by UCL researchers found that women are 40% more likely to experience depression during the perimenopausal stage compared to those not experiencing menopausal symptoms. The research, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, involved a meta-analysis of seven studies with 9,141 women from different parts of the world, including Australia, the […]

A comprehensive study covering over 3,000 US counties and involving 315 million residents has uncovered a significant link between air pollution and mental health issues, specifically stress and depression, which in turn increase the risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease among those under 65 years old. This research was presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology […]