Category Archives: Mental Health

Patients suffering from dry eye disease not only have vision problems, but new research shows how it can negatively impact physical health and mental health. The study shows that these patients have a lower quality of life compared to those without symptoms. Dry eye disease is a condition that can affect people of any age ...click here to read more

Enjoying a Mediterranean diet may help with brain aging as you get older. This statement comes from a new study by a team of researchers in Scotland who set out to determine whether the popular diet affected cognition. The Mediterranean diet has long been associated with health benefits, including cardiovascular health. But this new study ...click here to read more

Blood pressure should drop at night as your body begins to shut down and prepare for sleep. But it might not. If it doesn’t, there could be significant consequences for brain health. Everybody’s blood pressure varies, but it’s generally higher during the day than at night. In some, however, this is not the case; they ...click here to read more

A newly released scientific statement from the American Heart Association is highlighting the relationship between mental health and heart disease. Published in the journal Circulation, the statement helps physicians summarize ways to improve psychological health for people with, and at risk for, heart disease. Previous research has demonstrated that negative psychological factors, personality traits, and ...click here to read more

According to a new study, poor mental health earlier in life could lead to poor physical health later in life. Researchers from the University of Auckland, Duke University, and the University of Michigan collaborated to investigate this link in health by analyzing 50 years of births in New Zealand and following the individuals for 30 ...click here to read more

Can you be a “super ager” that’s protected from cognitive decline? It’s possible. Regardless of your opinion of the Queen of England, one thing is for sure: she is a highly functioning 94-year-old. Most people experience “normal” aging that brings on cognitive decline, yet she still seems to function decades younger from a mental standpoint. ...click here to read more

Patients who have psoriasis may be at an increased risk for metabolic syndrome (MetSyn), leading to a higher cardiovascular risk. This new information comes from a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. For the study, researchers from the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, and colleagues examined the impact ...click here to read more

A new study has shown that by using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), physicians can locate potential brain biomarkers of PTSD in people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The research, which appeared in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, is a stepping-stone for better treatment and outcomes for those who may develop PTSD. If doctors could ...click here to read more

As more research becomes available, it’s becoming more apparent that focusing on heart health in midlife is crucial for lowering the risk of dementia later in life. New studies are showing that even those who have just a few signs of poor heart health in middle age are linked to a faster decline in cognition. ...click here to read more

New research has found that high blood pressure may accelerate cognitive decline in middle-aged and older adults. Studies such as this are becoming imperative since nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure or hypertension. According to the study published in Hypertension, high blood pressure is a risk factor for cognitive decline. This includes ...click here to read more

With the COVID-19 pandemic across the world, many people are experiencing more stress than ever. This stress can cause health problems such as headaches, trouble sleeping, muscle pain, upset stomach, and fatigue. According to Dr. Craig Sawchuk, a Mayo Clinic psychologist, everyone has a “stressometer.” This is a warning from your body that stress may ...click here to read more

A new study reveals that women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression have a significantly greater risk of early death than those without the conditions. Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health ran the long-term study, which strengthened the understanding that mental and physical health are tightly interconnected. The need for a ...click here to read more

There is a relationship between heart disease and depression, and a new study is contributing to researchers understanding the complex connection. Presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions conference, this new study used their Life Simple 7 measures to form their conclusions. Researchers included more than 4,000 people who had taken part in a ...click here to read more

Many lifestyle factors, such as screen time, diet, and sleep, can strongly impact depression symptoms. A new study published in BMC Medicine has found a broad range of lifestyle factors and its effect on depression symptoms using the large UK Biobank lifestyle and mood dataset. Studies have previously shown that sleep can play an essential ...click here to read more