Thinking Leisure Is A Waste Hampers Your Mental Health, Study Suggests
If people start to believe that leisure is wasteful and unproductive, they may end up being less happy and more stressed and depressed, new research suggests.
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Short Naps During Day Don’t Relieve Sleep Deprivation, Study Says
Short naps don’t mitigate the potentially dangerous cognitive effects of sleep deprivation
Survivors Of Trauma Experience Persistent Grief Years Later, Study Finds
New study finds that people who survive a trauma that resulted in the loss of loved ones present symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder that predict complicated grief
Exposure To Antibiotics In Early Life Can Affect Brain Development
Researchers at Rutgers University found exposure to antibiotics in early life could affect human brain development in areas responsible for cognitive and emotional functions.
New Study Claims Only 10% Of Kids With ADHD Outgrow It As Adults
Contrary to a popular notion, most children with attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) do not outgrow the disorder.
Scientists Find Histamine As A Potential Key Player In Depression
New study finds that body inflammation and release of the molecule histamine dampens the levels of a 'feel-good hormone serotonin that plays a key role in staving off anxiety and depression.
Insomnia In Children Increases The Risk Of Mood, Anxiety Disorders In Adulthood, Study Claims
Childhood insomnia symptoms that persist into adulthood are strong determinants of mood and anxiety disorders in young adults, according to a new longitudinal study.
Addiction To Sun Is In Your Genes, Research Says
People who love basking in sun have genes involved in addiction, behavioural and personality traits and brain function according to a new study led by King's College London researchers.
Scientists Confirm Dual Beneficial Effect Of Physical Activity In Depression
New research reveals that physical activity not only reduces depressive symptoms but also increases the brain's ability to change, which is necessary for adaptation and learning processes.
New Study Finds Why We Crave Junk Foods When Dieting
Researchers have identified new brain circuits that can turn off cravings for foods high in fat, which leads to overeating and obesity.
