Mental Health

Physical activity may be particularly important in managing depressive symptoms in people with more severe pain due to osteoarthritis, a study finds published online July 18 in PLOS Global Public Health. Michaela C. Pascoe, Ph.D., of the Institute for Health and Sport at Victoria University in Melbourne, Australia, and colleagues assessed whether physical activity is associated with lower symptoms of …

Credit: CC0 Public Domain We all suffer from social anxiety at some point. The nervousness we feel before giving a speech is one example. However, some people have more social anxiety than others and limit their social engagement due to excessive chronic fear of being embarrassed or humiliated. Although such social anxiety is common in both adolescents and adults, it …

Source: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain People who struggle with facial recognition may struggle to form relationships, which can lead to mental health issues and social anxiety. A new study provides insight into prosopagnosia, or face blindness, a condition that impairs facial recognition and affects about 1 in 50 people. The researchers scanned the brains of more than 70 study participants as …

Microscopic cellular structure of the brain of an adult female measured using advanced diffusion MRI, showing the thalamus (blue), amygdala (green) and hippocampus (red). Credit: Richard Watts A team of neuroscientists and behavioral experts from several institutions in the US, in collaboration with a colleague from New Zealand and another from Canada, has discovered differences between the structure of male …

Digital Edition: Mental health nurse receives award for her courage in saving a baby’s life June 28, 2024 By Edd Church A mental health nurse has been awarded a bravery award by police after her quick actions saved the life of a six-week-old baby. You have read 1 of 1 freely accessible articles that are valid for 30 days. For …

Functional connectivity in relation to maternal positive emotions. Credit: Nature Mental Health (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00202-8 Pregnancy brings profound changes, and nurturing positive mental health during this period is crucial for the long-term health and well-being of children. Through early childhood research, Prof. Qiu Anqi, Professor of the Department of Health Technology and Informatics and Global Stem Scholar at The Hong …

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Simon Boas, who wrote a candid account of his life with cancer, died on July 15 at the age of 47. In a recent BBC interviewthe former aid worker told the reporter: “My pain is under control and I am extremely happy. It may sound strange to say, but I am the happiest I have ever …

Sweating in the heat, during exercise or under stress is normal and expected. But if you find yourself sweating excessively without suffering from any of these conditions, you may have a condition known as hyperhidrosissays an expert. This form of excessive sweating “can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life,” said Dr. Shoshana Marmon, clinical assistant professor …

While it’s normal to engage in negative self-talk from time to time, excessive criticism and self-criticism can have serious consequences for your mental and physical well-being. Do you often think “I can’t do this” or “Nobody likes me”? These are all examples of negative self-talk that we often engage in. Whether we are critical of the actions of others or …

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Florida women are dying from preventable causes, including breast and cervical cancer, pregnancy complications and mental health problems, according to a new national women’s health scoreboard. The Commonwealth Fund Scoreboard assessed women’s health and reproductive health in the United States over the past two years, measuring the impact of state policies and court decisions that limited …