Brain immune cells drive persistent negative emotions after repeated binge drinking
New research has identified that neuroinflammation driven by microglia (immune cells in the brain) is a primary underlying…
Chronic back pain predicts poor sleep in older men
A large U.S. study following older men for six years reveals that back pain quietly undermines sleep health…
Study uncovers a neural brake that limits motivation during unpleasant situations
Background Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report…
Why your gut microbiome is so important for health and how to protect it
Resolutions to improve health typically include measures such as more exercise, a healthier diet and stopping smoking. But…
Exercise Matches Therapy in Easing Depression Symptoms
Exercise can reduce symptoms of depression in adults to a similar degree as established psychological therapies and may…
Exercise may relieve depression as effectively as antidepressants
Exercise can form part of an effective treatment for depression Neil Lang/Shutterstock Many of us experience a mood-boost…
Exercise Treats Depression as Well as Therapy or Meds, Review Finds
A dose of the gym might do wonders for both an ailing body and mind. A report out…
‘I was scared to take antidepressants, but they saved my marriage’
Sally’s relationship was at breaking point when she decided to take antidepressants (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) After years of…
Many people who die by suicide don’t have depression
Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. Many people…
Researcher calls for more data on gambling-related suicides
Warning: This story contains discussion of addiction and suicide. Last month, Paul Fung’s friend took his life after…
What happened when we tested a ‘safe’ AI mental health chatbot
If you can’t easily access or afford a mental health specialist, you might turn to artificial intelligence as…
Aparna Nancherla jokes about mental health, but also takes it seriously — and she’s got tips
Aparna Nancherla on good (and bad) mental health advice Comedian Aparna Nancherla is out with a new standup…