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Sleep Keeps Brain Sharp

A new study has revealed that individuals who do not get enough sleep are at a higher risk of developing serious illnesses such as dementia

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Movement Eases Depression Symptoms

Depression Affects Brain Plasticity, but Exercise Can Help Depression is a common mental illness that affects about 10% of the population in Germany. The causes

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Algorithm detects psychosis in children.

A new algorithm has been developed by researchers at the University of Geneva that can predict the onset of psychosis in children with a genetic

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Alcohol can’t chase away negative feelings.

Alcohol is often used by many people to suppress negative emotions. However, according to a study, the drug actually intensifies depressive feelings. Researchers at the

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Quit smoking boosts mental health.

Smoking cessation for just six weeks has been proven to reduce anxiety, depression, and other physical problems. According to a meta-study conducted by the University

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Lockdown Altered Thought Patterns Dramatically

The lockdown in the UK has led to changes in people’s thought patterns, with individuals thinking less about their fellow human beings and losing their

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Social Robots: Helping Isolation in Lockdown

Social robots could serve as companions for mentally vulnerable individuals during the Covid-19 lockdowns, reducing the effects of social isolation. According to a study by

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Lockdown worsens depression amid Covid-19

The lockdown in the spring had a significant impact on people with depression, and now psychiatrists fear that the current lockdown-light will exacerbate the situation.

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Lithium in Water Reduces Suicide?

Lithium, a light metal commonly used to treat bipolar disorder and mania, has been found to have a preventative effect on suicide. A study published

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Loneliness Alters Brain Activity

Loneliness and social isolation have become increasingly prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting people of all ages. A recent study published in the International Psychogeriatrics