Mental Well-being
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Studies link reading to better brain health and longer life
Reading is often seen as a form of relaxation, but research shows that this habit can have an impact on both brain health and life expectancy.
Body
Expectations may influence a vaccine’s effect, new study shows
A new study examines whether the brain’s response to expectations can be measured in the body’s immune response.
Body
The best way to start your day, according to science
Recent research shows that small personal choices made in the morning can have a significant impact on the rest of the day.
Exercise
Exercise can ease depressive symptoms as effectively as therapy
Many people with depression find that established treatments do not help. New research points to a more accessible approach.
Mental Well-being
Trump slashes federal mental health funding, affecting thousands of programs
Federal funding cuts of nearly $2 billion are forcing thousands of U.S. mental health and addiction programs to scale back or shut down critical services nationwide.
Body
Studies link reading to better brain health and longer life
Reading is often seen as a form of relaxation, but research shows that this habit can have an impact on both brain health and life expectancy.
Body
Expectations may influence a vaccine’s effect, new study shows
A new study examines whether the brain’s response to expectations can be measured in the body’s immune response.
Body
The best way to start your day, according to science
Recent research shows that small personal choices made in the morning can have a significant impact on the rest of the day.
Exercise
Exercise can ease depressive symptoms as effectively as therapy
Many people with depression find that established treatments do not help. New research points to a more accessible approach.
New study: Everyday light exposure may shape mental sharpness
Most people associate mental sharpness with sleep and breaks. New research suggests, however, that light may also play a crucial role.
A cup of tea can improve your mood – research explains why
Research suggests that something as ordinary as tea can play a role in mental well-being, with one particular type standing out.
Common life regrets observed in palliative care
Most people move through life assuming there will be time later to slow down and reflect.Big decisions are postponed, relationships drift into the...
Do you have stomach pain? Stress may be the cause
Many people experience stomach problems without a clear physical explanation. Increasingly, research points to mental strain as an overlooked factor.
Study finds everyday habits linked to brains up to eight years younger
New research indicates that everyday lifestyle choices may influence the brain’s biological age by as much as eight years, even later in life.
Can psychopathy be seen in the eyes? A doctor offers a complex answer
Many people believe that psychopathic personality traits can be read in a person’s gaze. In reality, the picture is far more nuanced.