Antipsychotic medications were initially developed to treat schizophrenia, a mental health condition characterised by psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations. Because of their sedative effects, antipsychotic ...
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A very healthy lifestyle is associated with up to 6.3 years longer life for men and 7.6 years for women, regardless of the presence of multiple chronic conditions, according to a study published September 22 in the open-access ...
Sep 22, 2020
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Scientists studying brain process involved in sight have found the visual cortex also uses information gleaned from the ears as well as the eyes when viewing the world.
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A study of nearly half a million people has revealed that muscular strength, measured by handgrip, is an indication of how healthy our brains are.
Apr 19, 2018
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Most women expect to experience the effects of hormonal changes when they come to menopause and many anticipate increased irritability and mood swings. But mood swings that can be just an annoyance for some women can develop ...
Apr 9, 2018
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New research from King's College London has found that seeing or hearing birds is associated with an improvement in mental well-being that can last up to eight hours.
Oct 27, 2022
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A long-term study involving hundreds of brain scans finds changes in the amygdala linked to the development of anxiety in autistic children. The study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers also provides evidence of distinct ...
Feb 10, 2022
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Mental health problems will increase as temperatures rise due to climate change, a new study warns.
Oct 10, 2018
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With each new version of the widely-used manual of mental disorders, the number of mental health conditions increases. The latest version (DSM-5) lists around 300 disorders. To complicate things, many share common features, ...
Apr 16, 2018
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A pioneering new study has revealed how an individual's movement can give a unique insight into their inherent personality traits.
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