Ozempic has been hailed as a game-changing weight loss wonder drug, but its superpowers seem to extend well beyond treating Type 2 diabetes. Canadian endocrinologist Daniel J. Drucker — a diabetes treatment pioneer whose work paved the way for Ozempic — is sharing what’s next for this class of drugs that mimic the GLP-1 hormone, … Read more
Night owls will find this new research a hoot. A study from Imperial College London suggests that those most active at night perform better on cognitive tests. The researchers analyzed UK Biobank data for more than 26,000 people to see how sleep duration, patterns and quality affect mental acuity and cognitive capacity. Participants completed several … Read more
The latest social media trend, “sadfishing,” is igniting plenty of conversations as users become increasingly drawn to “attention seekers.” The habit of “sadfishing” is defined as “the tendency of social media users to publish exaggerations of their personality to generate sympathy,” according to a 2021 research paper published in the Journal of American College. The … Read more
Lexapro, Paxil and Cymbalta carry a higher risk of packing on pounds than Zoloft, while Wellbutrin users are less likely to gain weight, according to a new study of eight popular antidepressants. Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute (HPHCI) researchers analyzed the weights of more than 183,000 adult antidepressant users six months, a year and two … Read more
A mom told how her severe psychosis made her think she was a pregnant Viking princess and strangers were hacking her phone. Jade Rossiter, 26, had just changed anti-depressant medication when she started to get vivid dreams. Her visions quickly developed into psychosis – where you see or hear things that are not there or … Read more
Owl be damned! New research finds that being a night owl is bad for your mental health. Going to bed by 1 a.m. can lower your risk of developing mental and behavioral conditions such as depression and anxiety, according to a study published last month in the journal Psychiatry Research. Researchers compared the preferred sleep timing, … Read more
Variety may be the spice of life, but spices themselves hold the key to a healthier, longer life. More than just a dash of flavor, spices provide much-needed benefits to the brain, improving memory recall, focus, energy levels and cognitive function. Dr. Brandon Crawford, a neurologist specializing in brain health, offered up his spicy insights … Read more
Experiencing depressive symptoms as a young adult and beyond may lead to worse thinking and memory skills in middle age, a study published Wednesday finds. 3,117 participants were evaluated for depressive symptoms every five years for 20 years. They completed a questionnaire about their appetite, sleep, ability to concentrate and feelings of worthlessness, sadness or … Read more
Simon Cowell has opened up about his battle with depression, revealing that at one point, he “didn’t care” if he lived or died. On the latest episode of the “Diary of a CEO” podcast, the “America’s Got Talent” judge, 64, recalled the heartache of losing his mother, Julie, in 2015, after having already lost his father, Eric, in 1999. … Read more
Get into your groove…like your life depends on it. “Flow state,” is defined as optimal fluidity between body and mind where time slows, senses are heightened, and we experience the deep satisfaction of total absorption and effortless momentum. Hungarian-American psychologist Mihály Csíkszentmihályi was the first to coin the term. He began researching the phenomenon in … Read more
If you’re feeling down, donut grab that pastry for comfort. Consuming too much sugar can cause your blood sugar to spike and then crash, spurring feelings of sluggishness and exhaustion. Instead, dietitians are revealing six healthy foods that can lift your spirits — pumpkin seeds, fatty fish, avocados, oranges, dark leafy greens, and dark chocolate. … Read more
We want out. Americans need an average of 67 minutes outside every day in order to feel their best, new research reveals. A poll of 2,000 adults found that a record number of us (57%) value the concept of maximizing their daily time in the great outdoors. Americans need an average of 67 minutes outside … Read more
Maybe it’s time to move chess club off the schedule. The more structured extracurricular activities a child has, the greater the chance they will exhibit negative behaviors such as having trouble concentrating, getting easily distracted, and fighting with other children, a new study finds. Parents should lighten the activity load by participating in “free playtime” … Read more
A 23-year-old New Zealand woman is sharing her “terrifying” reaction to medication she took for depression, claiming it “burned me from the inside out” and nearly killed her. Charlotte Gilmour developed Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), a rare disorder that gave her painful blisters on her skin, mouth and esophagus, the New Zealand outlet Stuff reported. SJS … Read more
The secret to beating stress could be as simple as going outside, according to an expert. “The outdoors have so many amazing benefits for us,” general pediatrician Dr. Vanessa Slots told CBS Minnesota station WCCO. “There are a lot of studies that show being in nature — even if it’s just sitting under a tree … Read more
A TikTok influencer has shared her top tip for living her best life and you can try the six-second, totally free wellness hack tonight! As you ready yourself for slumber, set sail for sanity by setting your alarm and switching your phone to airplane mode…and keep it that way. Wellness expert Rebecca Leigh explains, “When … Read more
WASHINGTON – Two white-tailed deer inside Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia have tested positive for the fatal Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the National Park Service (NPS) announced Tuesday. This marks the first CWD-positive detection for a national park in the state of West Virginia, the NPS added. CWD is a highly contagious, … Read more
You already know that working out can make you healthier and reduce your risk of heart disease. But new research is shedding light on a surprising reason for this result — and it all comes back to stress. People who exercise regularly may be better protected from heart disease in part because of reduced stress-related … Read more
Call it the bloom-bonic plague. Spring is here — so why does your body still think it’s winter? You’re not alone, say the experts — nicer weather and late sunsets are of no comfort to the more than a million American adults estimated to be suffering from the springtime version of seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. SAD … Read more
“There is a young adult mental health crisis in America … So many twentysomethings are struggling yet, as a culture, we’re not sure what to think or do,” writes Dr. Meg Jay. A developmental clinical psychologist, Jay has spent 25 years specializing in the treatment of young adult patients. In her new book, “The Twentysomething … Read more