SEOUL, South Korea — A massive study including over 6.5 million people finds an astoundingly strong connection between mental health and cardiovascular fitness. Study authors discovered that young adults in their 20s and 30s with mental disorders had an up to three-fold higher likelihood of suffering either a heart attack or stroke. Notably, the research …
SAN FRANCISCO — A traditional African psychedelic plant medicine has inspired the development of two new drugs to treat addiction and depression. Ibogaine, which has been used for thousands of years in shamanistic rituals as a hallucinogen, hunger suppressant, fatigue alleviator, and even as an aphrodisiac, is the main active ingredient in Tabernanthe iboga, a …
LONDON — People living with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder age faster than their peers, a new study reveals. Blood samples of people with mental illness show that their bodies are biologically older than their actual age. The findings could help explain why people with mental health problems tend to …
COLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s a trope seen countless times in books and movies. A character emerges from a drug-induced psychedelic stupor with a fresh outlook and more positive perspective on life. According to new findings from The Ohio State University, however, there may really be some truth to this hallucinogenic notion. Scientists report particularly mystical and …
SALT LAKE CITY — Depression cases are soaring since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, regardless of whether patients contracted the virus or not, a new study reveals. Researchers in Utah say a study of more than 135,000 people shows both rates and the severity of depressive symptoms increased “significantly” during the pandemic, even among …
STAFFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom — From little league to the Super Bowl, athletics at any level can be stressful and psychologically challenging. Athletes are expected to perform when it matters most and be at their best when the game is on the line — and that’s whole lot of pressure for anyone to handle. If there’s an …
SOLNA, Sweden — Raising a child is a monumental task for any couple, but new findings from Sweden highlight the importance of moms and dads staying on the same parenting page. Scientists at the Karolinska Institutet say that fathers are more likely to develop depression by the time their child becomes a toddler if their coparenting …
BATH, England — Adults living with severe ADHD symptoms are more likely to experience depression and anxiety than those with high levels of autistic traits, according to a new study. While scientists have linked autism to mental health issues in the past, this is first project ever to conclude that ADHD is actually more predictive of …
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It doesn’t take much to check on someone and be supportive when they’re under stress. Now, researchers from the University of Michigan are taking this a step further, suggesting that comforting those with a genetic predisposition for depression may be especially important. “Our data show wide variability in the level of …
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A little bit of kindness shown toward others can help beat feelings of depression and anxiety, according to a new study from The Ohio State University. Scientists report that performing good deeds leads to notable mental health improvements not seen in two other therapeutic techniques commonly used to treat the conditions. Perhaps just …