Study Links Recreational Cannabis Use to Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline and Dementia-Related Diseases
The effect was seen with recreational-use cannabis, or cannabis cultivated not to maximize the plant's production of CBD, but to maximize THC
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Exercise Cuts Heart Disease Risk by 23% With Benefits Doubling for Those With Depression
Regular exercise can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by as much as a quarter, in part by lowering stress, according to a new study.
A Good Night's Sleep Really Does Make Us Happier - By Dampening Negative Emotions
Sleep really can make us happier-as the brain triages emotions, solidifying the positive emotions while dampening the negative ones.
Mindfulness Program Shown to Be as Effective as Antidepressant Drugs for Treating Anxiety Disorders
A mindfulness stress reduction program was as effective as the common anti-anxiety drug escitalopram for patients with anxiety disorder.
Living Near Water as a Child is Linked to Better Mental Health and Well-being in Adulthood: Study
Using research from 18 countries, a new study concludes that adults with better mental health are more likely to report having spent time playing in and around coastal and inland waters, such as rivers and lakes as children. The findings were replicated in each of the 18 countries, say the authors studying ‘blue spaces'. Mounting […]
Being Around Birds Boosts Our Mental Well-Being Even 8 Hours After Hearing Them
Seeing or hearing birds provides a lift to mental health—with the boost lasting for up to eight hours, according to the findings.
Mental Health Focus Is Bringing Suicides Down Sharply Among Air Force, Marines and Army
A significant drop in the rates of suicide among active military that was observed over 2021 has continued into the first 6 months of 2022.
Boy Told He was No Good is Now Captain of England's Team and Makes Viral Video to Change Attitudes-WATCH
No one understands stress and anxiety like English National Football Team players, who regularly endure the harshest scrutiny in sport.
Englishman Creates a Mental Health Walking Group Just for 'Lads' Like Him
After years of stuffing down the stress from a painful separation and custody battle, Scott Oughton-Johnson decided to go for a walk.
Lonely 67-Year-Old Sets Up Woodworking 'Shed' to Combat Loneliness in Men, Following Global Trend
There are 17 U.S. Men's Sheds, including one in Hawai'i. They are springing up in Canada as well, and surging in number around the UK.
Taking Ketamine and Looking at Smiling Faces is a Therapy That Could Help End Depression, Shows Clinical Trial
Being given ketamine and then looking at smiling faces could help end depression, according to a new scientific study.
Champion Boxer Donated Entire $9 Million Purse From His Big Fight to House the Homeless
Mental health champion and boxing champion Tyson Fury recently confirmed that he had indeed donated his entire fight purse to homeless charity.
A Homemade Bumper Sticker Saved a Stranger's Life After She Asked the Universe For 'a Sign'
College student Brooke Lacey's bumper sticker has saved a suicidal persons life. Here's that story from New Zealand. It's inspiring.
These are the Top Benefits of Aging
A new survey of 2,000 American adults examined perspectives around aging and also identified the benefits of getting older.
Scientists Finally Provide Relief For Depression By Locating Exact Target for Deep Brain Stimulation
Researchers found the G-spot that makes deep brain stimulation (DBS) work for patients with treatment-resistant depression.
Virtual Trip to Museum 'Can Help People Stay Mentally-And Physically-Healthy'
Online virtual trips to a museum may benefit older people by reducing frailty and cognitive decline and improving quality of life.
Reading, Doing Crafts, Playing Instruments or Games Associated With 23% Lower Risk of Dementia
Doing crafts, playing an instrument, or reading a book might help lower your risk of dementia by a 23%, according to new research.
'Life-Changing' New Treatment to Stop Tinnitus Developed After 20 Years Searching for a Cure
A new "life-changing" mobile phone therapy to stop tinnitus has been developed by researchers who spent 20 years searching for a cure.
Gardening Can Lift Your Mood Even if You've Never Done it Before and Have No Mental Health Issues
The response was dose-dependent, meaning the more the women gardened, the better they felt, and many said they planned to continue gardening.
Virtual Reality Glasses Displaying Exercise Give Similar Effects to Those Who Can't Move
A new study from Tohoku University suggests that virtual reality training can reduce psychosocial stress and anxiety.
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