Category Archives: Mental Health

Planning your wedding can create unwanted stress and getting through your big day can create even more stress. Add in the birth of your first child and your stress levels may be through the roof. Can all of this stress affect your mental health? New research, published in the Journal of Vocational Behavior, shows that ...click here to read more

There are many ways that women and men separate from each other, but there could be another one that people aren’t aware of. Men and women, according to research, could see colors differently which has been shown to have an impact on health in a variety of interesting ways. Is there a gender difference in ...click here to read more

A moderate intake of alcohol has been associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular disease, and mental health benefits such as reduced stress and anxiety levels. Moderate is the operative word however, because consuming too much alcohol can have a serious negative impact on your health, your family life and even your career. If you ...click here to read more

An eating disorder is a common type of psychiatric disorder that primarily affects females and if left untreated, it can result in serious physical and mental health ramifications. Approximately 8 million Americans are currently suffering with an eating disorder, and disordered eating is the psychiatric disorder with the highest mortality rate. Sadly, there is no ...click here to read more

There might be no cure, but there is at least some hope for preventative measures for those who have mental health issues specifically surrounding tendencies towards aggressive or angry behavior. New research has identified something within angry mice that also exists in humans, and as a result have found away to shut it off. There ...click here to read more

In today’s busy, economically unstable world, almost everyone experiences some degree of anxiety on a regular basis and anxiety disorder is the number one mental health disorder in North America.  Continuous high levels of anxiety can result in a wide array of physical and mental health implications and it has been associated with an increased ...click here to read more

It is common knowledge for anyone who has fallen victim to chronic levels of stress that it can be emotionally draining. But now there is new research to lend credibility to the theory. This research has shown that there is a neural mechanism that actually connects repeated stress with impaired memory. The study which can ...click here to read more

It’s something unusual to watch out for. Stress could be turning your father, brother or husband into a social whiz. According to a new mental health study, many men are considerably more sociable when they are stressed out. The new study, published May 16 in the journal Psychological Science says that men who are under ...click here to read more

There is now research to show that being grouchy as you get older isn’t a good idea. A new report suggests that adults who reach almost 100 years old or older are more likely to be those that are happy and have a positive attitude towards life. The researchers conducted a study of 243 people ...click here to read more

Could you ever imagine getting “high” from food? Well research is showing that this might not be so far off the mark. New research is now re-stating what most people might have already guessed, but could be lending more credibility to the subject. The data shows, that much the same as how drug addicts work, ...click here to read more

It has long been known through their overall popularity that even though they can be a lot of extra work, pets provide a great deal of enjoyment for the people that own them. And now there is plenty of research to back the theories that these furry critters provide some help with your levels of ...click here to read more

While some people prefer the sights and sounds of busy urban areas, a recent study has shown that it might not be the greatest idea for dealing with your mental health. The research studied whether an hour long nature walk could improve the mental health of participants suffering from clinical depression. According to a science ...click here to read more

It might have been something that was thought about but never really explored, until recently. Researchers are now shining new light on how specific types of internet use could be a major sign of depression and anxiety. Researchers have now finished what is believed to be the first study that uses real data on usage ...click here to read more

Chewing gum is considered the world’s most common habit and over 374 trillion sticks of it are made every year.  Many people use chewing gum not only for its flavor, but also to help them relax, concentrate, relieve nervous tensions, enhance memory and mental performance, lose weight and even to speed up recovery after gastrointestinal ...click here to read more