Articles for Tag: "mental health"

High school sports can offer a brain boost 
High school sports can offer a brain boost
A new study says student athletes get benefits long after the last whistle blows.
Heroin users trending older, white, suburban 
Heroin users trending older, white, suburban
Research shows many turn to heroin as a less expensive, more accessible alternative to prescription painkillers.
Family violence wounds kids’ DNA 
Family violence wounds kids’ DNA
When kids witness violent acts, it sends shockwaves to their genetic health, a new study reveals.
When to seek help for anxiety 
When to seek help for anxiety
Our expert offers advice on anxiety disorders, treatment options and how to help a loved one.
Want to improve your memory? Stay active 
Want to improve your memory? Stay active
Sticking to your exercise routine can greatly improve your mental health as you age.
The surprising connection between your gut and mental health 
The surprising connection between your gut and mental health
What’s going on in your stomach can have an effect on your brain, says new research.
Mental illness may shorten life spans 
Mental illness may shorten life spans
Major disorders can take as much as 24 years off a person’s life, according to new research.