Mental Wellness
Engaging in Dungeons and Dragons Enhances Mental Well-being
Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) have recently conducted a study highlighting the mental health benefits of playing Dungeons and Dragons, suggesting the role-playing game could be a valuable therapeutic…
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The Way Children Talk May Predict Future Mental Health Challenges
Researchers have found that the way children speak about stressful experiences may help predict their…
Unsafe Living Environments Elevate Fall Risk for Seniors
Older adults living in homes with electrical or plumbing problems, limited living space, or poor…
Can Eating Less Protein Promote Healthy Ageing?
Protein-fortified foods are now common, appearing in products ranging from breakfast cereals and coffee to…
Financial Instability Associated with Faster Brain Ageing
Persistent financial hardship is associated with faster cognitive decline and poorer brain health in later…
Mental Wellness
Recent Studies Show Meditation Influences Key Brain Regions Linked to Memory and Emotional Control
Researchers utilising intracranial electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings from deep brain regions have discovered that meditation alters the amygdala and hippocampus, which…
Digital Isolation Heightens Depression Risks in Elderly Across 24 Countries
A recent study published in Health Data Science has shed light on the significant impact that lack of internet access…
Social Media’s Dual Dilemma: Recent Research Associates Both Active and Passive Usage with Increased Loneliness
"The Epidemic of Loneliness: A Nine-Year Longitudinal Study on the Impact of Passive and Active Social Media Use on Loneliness"…
Association Between Depression and Increased Risk of Chronic Physical Illnesses
Adults with a history of depression are found to develop long-term physical conditions approximately 30% more rapidly than those without…
Senior Citizens in England Report Increased Happiness Since Before the COVID Pandemic, According to Recent National Research
The psychological state and well-being of older individuals in England have undergone significant transformations since the onset of the COVID-19…
Understanding How the Brain Learns from Rewards Could Unlock New Treatments for Depression
In a recent publication in the Journal of Affective Disorders, scientists Pearl Chiu and Brooks Casas from the Fralin Biomedical…
The Impact of Depression on the Occupational and Recreational Activities of Young Adults in Finland
According to a comprehensive study conducted by the University of Eastern Finland, the Finnish Social Insurance Institution (Kela), and Monash…
Hoarding Disorder: Promising Results from ‘Sensory CBT’ Treatment Approach
Imagery rescripting, a technique commonly used in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), is showing promising results as a potential treatment strategy…