Top line Long-term exposure to air pollution during and after pregnancy increases a woman’s chances of experiencing postpartum depression, a study published Wednesday suggests, confirming previous research suggesting that prolonged exposure to Air pollution negatively affects mental health. could ease the burden of postpartum depression possibly caused by air pollution. ROSLAN RAHMAN/AFP via Getty Highlights …
Experts examine the time course of food representation in the brain. The visual impact of food on our mental processes can be influenced by various factors such as hunger, personal food preferences and our emotional state. However, recent research has provided insights into the cognitive processes and speed with which the human mind identifies food …
The University of Southern California and the University of Arizona conducted studies that investigated the correlation between sitting 10 hours a day and an increased risk of dementia in adults ages 60 and older, according to the Deseret News. Even people who exercise daily are at greater risk of dementia if they sit for most …
A British Columbia psychiatrist has permanently surrendered her medical license in response to a complaint about her treatment of a PTSD patient participating in a clinical trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, CBC News has learned. Donna Dryer of Cortes Island irrevocably resigned her registration on Aug. 1 and received a formal reprimand after admitting to unprofessional …
Photo from Pixabay KU Press Service LAWRENCE Starting October 2, people with disabilities are invited to participate in a national study based at the University of Kansas that aims to document their experiences on a variety of issues, including access to health care, housing, long COVID, transportation, employment and connection with their community. The National …
Medicine By Marc Lallanilla Published October 13, 2023, 11:58 a.m. ET If you’re American, you’re probably taking drugs or soon will be. A new study finds that people born today in the United States will spend about half their lives taking prescription drugs. And for women, that figure is closer to 60% of their lifetime. …
Adults are constantly encouraged to exercise as a way to combat daily stress, but does the same advice apply to children? According to a recent study, the answer is yes. Researchers at the University of Basel in Switzerland discovered that active children are more resilient and cope better with stressful situations. In other words, if …
Further research could complicate the story by using exercise to help fight depression and other mental health problems. A study compared depressed and/or anxious people who joined a running program to those who I took a course of antidepressants, and found that both groups experienced a similar level of improvement in their mental health after …