Depression and mental illness may be caused by city living. A new report says that weak social ties may be to blame for the higher rates of mental illness for people living in urban areas. It’s not the hustle and … Read More
We’ve all seen older people roll their eyes and utter a phrase like “Kids today!” or something along those lines. Apparently, Grandpa’s self-esteem gets a little boost when he hears about the dumb things young people do. New research published … Read More
You know the old adage “You can sleep when you’re dead?” Turns out you just might get to terminal dreamland a lot faster if you don’t get a regular good night’s sleep. New research suggests that your risk of developing … Read More
Have you ever fibbed on an employment application to increase your chances of being hired? Though it’s tempting to lie in order to impress potential employers, a new study of job seekers shows that honesty actually pays off. When applicants were … Read More
Scientists are now giving serious attention to an idea that yogis have known for centuries: that yoga has a positive effect on your mood. Although it’s an ancient mind-body practice, the future of yoga may be in treating mood disorders. For this … Read More
Research shows that offering depression sufferers choices in their approach to treatment allows them to take ownership over their treatment and leads to greater success. Now anxiety specialists have sought to determine whether a similar method might help people with … Read More
If you’ve ever felt crushed by jet lag after a long flight, you know what it means for your body’s rhythms to be temporarily out of whack. Thanks to properly functioning genes, your internal clock can bounce back and keep … Read More
Students who study abroad learn lots about partying. In addition to learning a language and experiencing a new culture, these students more than double their alcohol consumption, according to a recent survey by the University of Washington. The results showed that the students’ … Read More
