Did you know that most people will experience at least one diagnostic error during their lifetime? I didn’t! A new government report explored the challenges most patients have in getting the right diagnosis, due to the complex nature of the diagnostic process.
Are you an optimist or a pessimist? A new study found the size of a certain part of the brain is linked to optimism, and reduced anxiety.
Our standard American diet (SAD), is linked to not only the development of several chronic physical diseases, but to higher levels of depression and anxiety. A new study reveals a diet known to prevent heart disease and cancer also helps when it comes to emotional health and well-being.
An established medication, experienced an unbelievable price increase, shortly after being acquired by a start-up pharmaceutical company run by a former hedge fund manager. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated incident, but another example of the future of drug prices.
The largest nationwide clinical trial to study high-dose resveratrol long-term in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease found that a biomarker that declines when the disease progresses was stabilized in people who took the purified form of resveratrol.
The need to be constantly available and respond 24/7 on social media accounts can cause depression, anxiety and decrease sleep quality for teenagers says a study presented at a British Psychological Society conference in Manchester.
The joy of running. That sense of well-being, freedom and extra energy that runners often experience is not just a matter of endorphins. A study at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM) shows that the “runner’s high” phenomenon is also caused by an important neurotransmitter for motivation.
Researchers studied how different facets of forgiveness affected aging adults’ feelings of depression. The researchers found significant differences in women and men who forgave others and felt unforgiven by others.