Hayes agreed, and explained how his team tried to account for that: They looked at whether mentally ill patients fared any better when they had prescriptions for a diuretic (a high blood pressure drug). There is existing evidence that statins, calcium channel blockers and metformin may, in theory, have mental health benefits. In contrast, there… Read More: Common Heart, Diabetes Meds May Aid Mental Illness »
New research is suggesting that there may be physical structural differences in the brains of adolescents who are regularly bullied. A recent study charts brain changes linked to bullying. According to the National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics, between one and three students in the United States report being bullied at… Read More: Medical News Today: Bullying alters brain structure, raises risk of… »
3 Benefits of Creating Art for Your Mental Well-Being 3 Benefits of Creating Art for Your Mental Well-Being : Many different forms of art exist, such as sculpting, painting, writing, creating music, and more, and each of them can improve a person’s mental and physical well-being. However, some people are not aware of the link between… Read More: 3 Benefits of Creating Art for Your Mental Well-Being »
Doing crossword puzzles and Sudoku does not appear to protect against mental decline, according to a new study. The idea of “use it or lose it” when it comes to our brains in later life has previously been widely accepted. The new Scottish study showed that people who regularly do intellectual activities throughout life have… Read More: Puzzle solving 'won't stop mental decline' »