Heightened food insecurity predicts a range of disordered eating behaviors
Those who live in food-insecure households, meaning they had limited access to adequate and nutritious food, are at greater risk...
Diversity of the gut microbiota is associated with the severity of depression
A new study indicates that microbial diversity in the gut is closely related to the severity of the major depressive...
New research: Brain implant can objectively measure chronic pain severity
Using a brain implant that can record neural signals over many months, a research team has discovered objective biomarkers of...
People with advanced biological age are at greater risk of developing depression and anxiety, study finds
An analysis of UK Biobank data showed that risks of depression and anxiety increase with biological age, i.e., the physiological...
Sun avoidance and lack of vitamin D dietary intake linked to heightened anxiety among college women
Have you ever heard that sunshine is the best medicine? Well, it might be medicine for your mental health. A...
Social anxiety tends to be elevated among those who suffered emotional maltreatment in childhood
New research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders sought to investigate the relationship between childhood maltreatment and social anxiety....
Horticulture therapy may be effective in reducing depression symptoms in older adults
A systematic review of available research literature indicates that horticultural therapy -- a therapeutic practice that utilizes plants, gardens, and...
Heightened cognitive ability may be causally associated with lower inflammation
New research, which appears in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, suggests that heightened inflammation doesn't cause reduced cognitive function among young...
New research sheds light on the psychological dark side of the American Dream
Research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology systematically examined the results from over 90 studies and found...
New study reveals link between physical fitness and mental health in adults with ADHD
Greater physical fitness is associated with better mental health among individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research published...
Cortisol reactivity might alter stress-induced snacking behaviors
Cortisol reactivity and eating styles play a key role in the relationship between daily stress and snacking behavior, according to...
Childhood adversity associated with increased emotional response to others’ suffering in adulthood
Does living through hardship make you a more caring person? A study published in Scientific Reports suggests that experiencing childhood...
Feeling unsafe in everyday life is linked to heightened cortisol levels in adolescents
New research published in Psychoneuroendocrinology explored the relationship between adolescents' perceived safety, cortisol levels, and race. The findings indicated that...
Social media dependency is linked to a reduced preference for freedom, study finds
Social media dependency is associated with a reduced preference for freedom, according to new research published in Psychological Reports. The...
Depression associated with hormonal contraception is linked to heightened risk of postpartum depression
New research provides evidence that prior depression associated with the use of hormonal contraception may be a risk factor for...
