Establishing Connections Between Gut and Brain Symptoms

NANOTECHNOLOGY 10.16.2020 08:30 AM

Neuroscientists refer to the "gut-brain-axis," or GBA is the bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain - helping explain how nervousness gives the feeling of having "butterflies in the stomach."

Student Mental Health Priority for Welsh Government Due to Coronavirus

10.10.2020 07:31 AM

Some experts have said mental health issues have been one of the more "invisible" symptoms of coronavirus. The Welsh government made several adjustments to the growing issues of mental health issues among children and young people.

The Great Barrington Declaration States That Herd Immunity May End the Pandemic

10.08.2020 08:50 AM

Thousands of experts and citizens around the world have signed the Great Barrington Declaration to go against lockdown measures. However, other experts believe that herd immunity is not the best answer in beating the pandemic as millions are affected and have already lost their lives to the virus.

Smartphone Study Reveals the Effect of Daily Spiritual Experiences on Mental Health

10.04.2020 23:30 PM

Researchers use smartphones to discover a link between spiritual experiences and mental health. Using SoulPulse, sociologists have associated how more spiritual experiences were associated with better mental well-being.

By the Numbers: Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on American Mental Health

10.04.2020 08:10 AM

As September ends, there have been more than 33 million recorded cases of COVID-19, with more than seven million of them coming from the United States alone. Aside from the setback experienced by the American people in terms of livelihood, healthcare, and education, the coronavirus pandemic has also severely affected the mental health of Americans.

Survey Shows Alcohol Consumption During Pandemic Drastically Increases

09.30.2020 08:00 AM

Alcohol consumption in the United States has significantly increased during the pandemic. Experts raise concerns over physical and mental health issues, particularly in women.

Lack of Sleep Among Americans Worse For Men, Says Study

09.29.2020 23:58 PM

A study from the University of Oregon examines the possible stereotypical link between sleep habits and masculinity, aiming to understand why men, on average, reportedly get less sleep than women.

Why You Should Call in Sick More Often Than You Think – Even if You're Working From Home

09.29.2020 11:50 AM

Working from home allows employees to balance caring responsibilities and other non-work commitments with work demands, as well as reducing commute times and decreasing job-related stress. The benefits to organisations include increased productivity, and a greater flexibility from staff to meet employer needs such as conference calls outside core office hours.

Sundar Pichai, Google CEO, Points to a "Hybrid Model" as the Future of Work

09.28.2020 08:20 AM

Sundar Pichai said that Google has begun making changes to their offices to support their returning employees after the pandemic, preparing the company for "hybrid models" of work.

New Study Shows Positive Impact of Having Pets During Lockdown

09.27.2020 08:20 AM

Having a pet is linked to better mental health and reduced loneliness levels during the lockdown period, a new study shows.

The Psychology Behind Man Caves & She Sheds

09.26.2020 07:40 AM

A man's feeling of needing a "man cave" is connected to an emotional level and is also considered a form of self-expression. More recently, women have been seeking the female equivalent, or what is more popularly known as a "she shed."

Exercising Rights to Vote Linked to Positive Mental Health

09.21.2020 09:00 AM

Now that the United States gets to decide its future through electing its leaders, with the right to suffrage, or voting, being one of the rights granted by the Constitution. However, aside from the human rights and civic duty involved, the very act of casting votes can also offer benefits to one's mental health.

Friends or Family: Who Makes Us Happier?

09.18.2020 08:20 AM

Friends and family that make up our closest relationships make up a significant part of our happiness. A study reveals the importance of activities done with friends, family, and kids, and how these affect our levels of happiness.

10 Things Chess Does To Your Brain

09.15.2020 22:26 PM

Chess is one of the games that can boost brain health and has become more popular today due to quarantines brought by the pandemic crisis.

Sarcasm, Impatience, and Other Signs of Hostility Linked to Increased Deaths From Heart Attacks

09.15.2020 08:00 AM

A new study shows that patients exhibiting hostile behavior could be facing increased risks of death after their second heart attack.

A Mother-of-Two Married to a Tree Celebrates First Wedding Anniversary

09.13.2020 08:00 AM

A 38-year-old woman has recently celebrated her first anniversary with a tree at Rimrose Valley Country Park in the United Kingdom.

Passing Out Drunk Could Double Risks of Dementia

09.10.2020 08:40 AM

A new study warns that losing consciousness from alcoholic excess, or passing out drunk, may double risks of developing dementia later in life.

Children Whose Parents Are Divorced Have Lower Levels of Love Hormones

09.10.2020 00:16 AM

A new study suggests that people who saw their parents divorce when they were children were found to have lower levels of oxytocin, also known as the "love hormone."

4 People Who Suddenly Became Geniuses Due to Acquired Savant Syndrome

09.04.2020 00:20 AM

There have been reported cases of acquired savant syndrome, where a seemingly average person suddenly displays abilities that can only be described as exceptional, often following an injury.

Summer SAD: A Rarer, Harder-to-Treat, Seasonal Depressive Disorder

08.30.2020 08:10 AM

Seasonal Affective Disorder, generally attributed to winter, can also affect people during the summer.

Online vs. In-Person Classes: A Look Into Anxiety in Teens

08.23.2020 22:54 PM

A unique study looks at the improved mental health of students during lockdown compared to in-person classes. It raises questions over the quality of school life, which gives schools the chance to improve school environments as students will return to classrooms.