Physical exercise is often touted as a great way to boost mental health. It's even used in treatment plans for common mental health issues. But what about elite athletes? They face unique pressures that can affect their mental well-being. The International Olympic Committee has been raising awarenes
Looking back over the past decade, something interesting has emerged among our seniors. Folks in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s are paying more attention to their mental well-being than ever before. This trend isn't just about one group, either. Seniors from all walks of life are taking a proactive ap
Boston is on a mission to improve youth sports, and it's not doing it alone. Tyrik Wilson, the city's Youth Sports Initiative Manager, knows that change happens when you work with existing programs that are already making a difference. That's where Michael Carter-Williams comes in. This NBA vet, who
Have you ever dreamt while knowing you were dreaming? This fascinating phenomenon is known as lucid dreaming. But how does it affect sleep and mental health? A new study dives into this question. You might think lucid dreaming is all fun and games, but researchers wanted to know if it's linked
Did you know that feeling joy or pleasure, often called anhedonia, can be affected by what you eat? Yes, it's true! Anhedonia and anxiety have been linked to depression and other mental health issues. So, how do these feelings influence what and how students at Qassim University eat? Let's break it
You might think that a parent's mental health struggles always hurt their kids, but it turns out that timing matters a lot. A recent study found that kids whose parents faced mental health issues early on were more likely to have serious mental health problems later in life. This isn't just about wh
Schizophrenia, known for its brain dysconnectivity issues, has puzzled scientists who wonder if childhood trauma (CT) affects this. A study looked at whether self-reported CT can explain the brain's wiring issues in these individuals. This study compared structural brain connectivity in people with
Imagine you're a teenager living in East London. Your happiness isn't just about what's happening at school or home, but also about where you live. A recent study used a cool method called Photovoice to understand what makes East London teens happy or sad. They took pictures and shared stories about
Imagine living in a place where you could be punished just for being who you are. That's what's happening in Ghana right now. A new law is brewing that aims to make it a crime to be LGBTQ+. This isn't just about changing laws; it's also about changing minds and hearts. The trouble is, this law could
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK, religious services stopped happening in person. Instead of gathering together, worshippers had to follow strict rules like social distancing, wearing masks, and not singing. This was all part of trying to stop the virus from spreading. Scientists wanted to find
