Tag: Happiness & Mental Health

Shorter men and heavier women may find themselves at a small but noticeable disadvantage when it comes to both education...

People who belong to at least one social group live longer than those who don't.

Suicide rates among concussion victims are three times higher than suicide rates among those who never had a concussion.

When parents act in a manipulative or controlling manner, at least some of their college-student children convert the stress they...

According to a new report from the Future Work Centre in London, constant email updates are “a toxic source of...

Children who live with a dog may be significantly less likely to develop clinical anxiety.

For most people in lasting relationships, having sex once a week is ideal for their satisfaction and well-being.

Happiness may be shrinking over time in Americans 30 and older--but seems to be rising among teens and those in...

A released study of 1,093 patients treated for head and neck cancer showed that their state of mind had no...

Emotional distress during childhood may be associated with an increased risk of developing chronic health conditions including cardiovascular disease and...

Interrupting the time you spend with your partner by accessing your cell phone frequently can damage your relationship and raise...

The BMJ just published an analysis showing that the popular antidepressant paroxetine (sold as Paxil in the US and Seroxat...

Methionine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is responsible for the production of collagen and is a powerful antioxidant that...

Neurotics think all the time, and it is that constant mental activity that allows them, perhaps, to piece together things...

The husbands and wives of stroke survivors often endure long-term physical and mental heath problems.

Listening to music prior to, during, and after undergoing a surgical procedure may diminish the patient's pain and anxiety levels.

New research suggests that when we are in a wobbly position physically, we tend to perceive of our love lives...

According to a new international happiness survey, America's ranking dropped a few notches from 2013 to 2014, while several Central...

New research has found that the symptoms of postpartum depression may not appear in many women until their baby is...

Looking at videos of various cat antics may help improve your mood and provide a mental health boost. Yes, really!

Biofeedback can help with substance abuse problems, epilepsy, ulcers, chemotherapy side effects, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, migraines, hypertension, stress-related conditions,...

Using virtual reality, psychotherapists can help anxious patients via a technique called "exposure therapy,"

When owners look into their dog's eyes, both the dog and the human experience a blast of oxytocin, otherwise known...

A recent study has found that therapy designed to teach patients how to re-focus their thoughts may be a very...

Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol, not only reduces physical pain but also appears to diminish the emotions we register, both...