Mental Attitude

A review of past studies suggests that stress associated with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can negatively affect the gut microbiota, which may explain one pathway by which ACEs can affect one’s long-term health. Examples of ACEs include abuse … [Read more...]

New research suggests that 5% of dementia cases occur in individuals under age 65 with 119 cases of early-onset dementia occurring for every 100,000 people globally. Researcher Dr. Stevie Hendriks adds, “We see that the first symptoms in young people … [Read more...]

While a history of high blood pressure is a known risk factor for dementia, a recent study suggests that older adults who develop hypertension late in life may be at an even higher risk for cognitive decline. Frontiers in Neurology, November 2020 … [Read more...]

A survey of 390 university students revealed that about 1 in 5 (21.5%) met the criteria for social media addiction. Further analysis showed that these individuals also had an elevated risk for poor sleep, poor academic performance, low levels of life … [Read more...]

An analysis of over 60 studies concluded that physical punishment increases child aggression and other behavior problems over time. Study co-author Dr. Elizabeth Gershoff adds, “Physical punishment is harmful to children's development and well-being. … [Read more...]

A three-decade study involving nearly 9,000 men revealed that those who expressed dissatisfaction in their marriage but remained married had a 21% elevated risk for premature death and a 94% higher risk for stroke. Lead researcher Dr. Shahar Lev-Ari … [Read more...]

According to a study that included over 1,200 participants, half of whom have a history of mental illness, individuals with bipolar disorder, anxiety, major depression, anorexia, and schizophrenia exhibit altered brain activity in a region of the … [Read more...]

Researchers analyzed data from nearly 1,900 college students and adults and found that 68% had current or recent romantic relationships that began as a friendship. Researcher Dr. Danu Anthony Stinson explains, “Relationships are super important for … [Read more...]

Atrial fibrillation (A-Fib) is a common heart rhythm disorder that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and other cardiovascular complications. A review of data from 43 studies found that A-Fib is associated with an elevated risk for both vascular … [Read more...]

Following a review of data concerning over 210,000 American adults, researchers report that only 6% with a drinking problem received treatment. However, the absence of care isn’t because people with drinking problems don’t see a healthcare provider … [Read more...]

Researchers assessed life satisfaction in 2,116 functionally independent older adults and found that those who rated their life satisfaction as “high” were significantly less likely to develop a disability over the following decade. The research team … [Read more...]

Washington State University students who participated in a program that focused exclusively on petting and interacting with therapy dogs experienced significant improvements with respect to both their executive function skills and capacity to manage … [Read more...]

New research suggests that going to bed and waking an hour earlier can reduce one’s risk for depression by up to 23%, even though there’s no difference in sleep duration. Additionally, shifting sleep/wake times forward by two hours can lower the risk … [Read more...]

Using data from The Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, which has monitored the health of over 50,000 male healthcare professionals since 1986, researchers report that individuals with a history of sleepwalking or rapid eye movement sleep behavior … [Read more...]