People who have participated in intermittent fasting in the past might be at heightened risk of binge eating, according to new research published in the journal Appetite. Binge eating disorder is a serious condition that can lead to obesity, diabetes, and other health problems. Intermittent fasting, on the other hand, is a popular diet trend that may offer health benefits such as weight loss and improved blood sugar control.

A new study on a large sample of mothers and daughters provides evidence that mothers with healthier lifestyles tend to have daughters with fewer depressive symptoms. The link appeared to be achieved through the healthy lifestyles of daughters. But this association was not present in sons. The study was published in Psychological Medicine.

Published in Health Economics Review, a new study has found that working fewer hours is associated with higher life satisfaction, which is mediated by one's level of health.

A study of data on the association between work stress and depression from 100 world countries revealed that this association depends on certain characteristics of the national culture. While this link was stronger in cultures with pronounced power distance and individualism, it was weaker in cultures with pronounced masculinity, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term orientation. The study was published in Cross-Cultural Research.

For many people life is rough and presents itself with a plethora everyday challenges. For some, many of those challenges could be overcome just with a little bit of extra money. It could help you fix the broken down car, it could let you quit that job you hate, or maybe make you afford that one gift your child so deeply wished for.

For five years in a row, Finland has ranked No. 1 as the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report. In 2022′s report, people in 156 countries were asked to “value their lives today on a 0 to 10 scale, with the worst possible life as a 0.” It also looks at factors that contribute to social support, life expectancy, generosity and absence of corruption.

Through medicalization, the world is blaming children for their inattention and sadness when really, the world is to blame.

Simple computer exercises using positive words and images designed to boost self-worth can prolong the antidepressant effects of ketamine in people with depression. ...

A new study published in Brain Imaging and Behavior searches for the potential relationship between childhood trauma, social anhedonia, and brain gray matter volume. The research found individuals with moderate to severe childhood trauma experienced higher levels of social anhedonia and exhibited differences in gray matter.

The experience of dating is more rewarding for men than it is for women, according to recent data from Match. The report surveyed more than 5,000 singles between ages 18 and 98 during the last year. A whopping 63% of men said dating helps them be a better version of themselves, but only 46% of women said the same.

A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders investigated the relationship between walking in nature and emotional affect in those with major depressive disorder (MDD). Compared to urban settings, walking in nature successfully lowered levels of negative affect in those diagnosed with MDD. These findings help with the search for low-cost client-managed therapeutic interventions for disorders like MDD.

When it comes to pet ownership increasing the welfare of elderly people, dog really is man’s best friend. A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health suggests that dog owners may be healthier than cat owners or people with no pets.

Mental illness can be associated with many dysfunctional beliefs or mental processes. A study published in PLOS One suggests that perfectionism is one such symptom that is especially prevalent in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder and in people with major depressive disorder.

Childhood bullying is so common that it may not seem like a big deal. Up to 35% of people are estimated to have experienced it at some point. By adulthood, we are generally expected to have “got over” it. But the mental health effects of being bullied can be serious and last a lifetime. One study has even suggested that, when it comes to mental health, bullying is as harmful as child abuse, if not worse.

Many people love to play video games, but for some people, it can become an addiction. This raises the question; how can we tell if someone’s at-risk for their video game consumption to become a problem?

Our study showed a correlation between sending Christmas cards and depression.

Brain fog, which includes impaired attention, concentration, memory and processing speed, can be debilitating.

Life has pretty much gone back to normal (or some version of the "new normal" we were all promised post-lockdown times) for many in Toronto, now that offices have reopened, and we're allowed to see our friends in real life again at desirable venues of our choosing.

“Dissociating” has become an internet buzzword, but what does it mean and how common is it really? A study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research suggests that this mental disconnect may be very common among people with depressive symptoms.

With 21-inch biceps and 10 WWE World Wrestling Championship belts, "vulnerability" is not a word many would associate with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. But vulnerability has been a superpower of sorts for the wrestler, actor and "Black Adam" star, he revealed in a recent interview with Men’s Health magazine. And he’s encouraging other men to find their vulnerable side, too.