Mindfulness has been shown to reduce negative emotions in both healthy individuals as well as patients with psychological problems. Studies have also shown that mindfulness is effective for treating clinical emotional problems like anxiety, depression, stress and trauma related disorders. The biological mechanisms that underlie these positive effects on emotional […]
By Mae Chan Having another senior moment? The cure may lie in a steaming mug of coffee. Daily consumption of drinks containing caffeine could help in the fight against dementia, a new study has claimed. The study published in The Journals of Gerontology found there was a lower chance of […]
By Carly Wood, University of Westminster As many as one in six adults experience mental health problems like depression or anxiety every week. And not only is mental ill-health one of the most common causes of disease worldwide – it’s also on the rise. Finding ways to improve mental health […]
By Laura Healy, Nottingham Trent University Exercise is not only good for your physical health, it’s good for your mental health, too. Indeed, many people even take up exercise as a way of boosting their mental well-being. But is all exercise equally beneficial – and does it matter whether you […]
By Alanna Ketler The Facts: There have been many therapeutic benefits of psychedelic substances discovered over the past decade for using them potentially as a medicinal tool. Reflect On: Considering how promising a lot of this research is, should the laws be lifted in order to make it easier for […]
By Andrea Mechelli, King’s College London Over half of the world’s population – 4.2 billion people – live in cities. This number is expected to rise, with 68% of the global population estimated to live in urban areas by 2050. Among the world’s megacities – defined as urban areas with […]
By Alanna Ketler The Facts: Numerous studies show the scientific benefits of reading. These benefits tend to increase when reading from actual books rather than screens. Reflect On: Do screens consume the majority of your time? When was the last time you read a book? Reading is akin to exercise […]
A new study, by researchers Drs. Boers, Afzali and Conrod who are affiliated with CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center and the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Montreal, reveals that social media use, television viewing and computer use, but not video gaming, are linked to an increase in anxiety symptoms […]
By Elizabeth Coombes, University of South Wales It may seem like we are living in an age of anxiety, where feeling worried, upset and stressed has become the norm. But we should remember that anxiety is a natural human response to situations. It comes when we are not sure what […]
By Sara Tipton We’ve all been there – that feeling of lethargy and laziness coupled with some sadness during the winter. If you’re like me and live where it gets cold enough that even outdoor winter fun isn’t actually fun, then don’t fret! There are still some scientifically-backed ways you […]