It’s well-established that mental health among adolescents has declined over the past two decades, and researchers have been working to understand why more young people are dying by suicide. [Read more…]
Diet, Not Activity Level, Leads to Obesity
September 20, 2025 By
Despite diet fads, exercise trends, and health and fitness influencers across social media, obesity rates continue to grow among adults in Westernized countries. In the U.S. alone, more than 40 percent of U.S. adults were considered obese in 2023, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [Read more…]
How to Improve Sleep Among Long-Term Care Residents
September 19, 2025 By
Approximately 1.2 million Americans live in certified nursing homes, and another 1 million live in assisted living facilities. It’s common for residents in these facilities to have roommates, 24/7 medical devices, and round-the-clock nursing care. Not surprisingly, people living in these environments frequently experience sleep disturbances. [Read more…]
A Sense of Purpose Promotes Cognitive Health
September 18, 2025 By
The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to increase from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050—a 41 percent increase. As the U.S. population grows older, cognitive decline is a significant concern. [Read more…]
How Cultural Norms May Influence Sleep and Health
September 17, 2025 By
Sleep is foundational to our health. A large body of data links poor sleep to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and depression. There’s also evidence that unhealthy sleeping habits may lead to sexual dysfunction and that sleep quality is associated with mood. [Read more…]
4 Proven Steps to Better Brain Health
September 15, 2025 By
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. Its network of electrical systems modulates the entire human experience—breathing, heart rate, movement, feelings, memory, cognition, and more! [Read more…]
Yoga Supports Wellness at the Molecular Level
June 5, 2025 By
Yoga is growing in popularity. In 2022, nearly 17 percent of adults in America reported practicing yoga, a significant increase compared to 10 years earlier, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [Read more…]
Does Inflammation Lead to Depression?
April 18, 2025 By
For decades, we’ve heard that depression is related to imbalances of neurotransmitters in the brain, including serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. But a growing body of research suggests depression may also be connected to a more prevalent biological process: inflammation. [Read more…]
To Live Longer, Drinking Coffee in the Morning May Help
April 10, 2025 By
Coffee is America’s favorite beverage. More than 70% of American adults drink coffee each week, making it the most consumed beverage other than water. There is clear evidence that coffee is a superfood that helps to prevent diseases, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease, and others.
Now a new longitudinal study finds that limiting coffee consumption to the morning may lead to greater health benefits.
How Social Media Impacts Psychiatric Symptoms
April 3, 2025 By
Social media has transformed the way people interact with each other and the world. Across the globe, researchers have documented political, social, emotional, and even health implications related to these ever-evolving platforms.
A new systematic review seeks to better understand how social media use affects people with pre-existing mental health disorders, specifically psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, narcissistic personality disorder, and borderline personality disorder. [Read more…]
Men’s Social Networks Decline Significantly as They Age
March 30, 2025 By
Researchers have known for several decades that a robust social support network improves overall well-being for people of all ages.
Those with stronger support networks tend to experience a positive mood more often, recover more quickly from health issues, and even live longer. And there is evidence that loneliness and isolation are linked to many health issues: sleep problems, inflammation, pain, insomnia, depression, anxiety, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, addiction, suicide, and self-harm and dementia. [Read more…]
How Wildfire Smoke Affects the Brain
March 28, 2025 By
As wildfires have ripped through Los Angeles in recent weeks, thousands of people have been displaced and more than two dozen are reported dead.
The consequences have been devastating, and research suggests that the dangers will continue for weeks to come. In particular, a significant body of research demonstrates that exposure to wildfire smoke has negative effects on the brain. [Read more…]
