Category: Mental Health and Brain Health

Mental Health and Brain Health

You’ve got this: Everyday ways to support your mental health

You’ve got this: Everyday ways to support your mental health
7 min read

Mental illness exists in a space scientists are still working to understand. Unlike many medical conditions with targeted treatments, mental health disorders often respond unpredictably, varying widely from person to person. 

In honor of May’s Mental Health Awareness Month, Mitchell

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Mental Health and Brain Health

How Microplastics in Human Brains May Affect Mental Health

How Microplastics in Human Brains May Affect Mental Health
7 min read
  • Research has detected a “spoonful” of microplastics in the average brain.
  • The impact of these is still being studied.
  • Experts break down how microplastics could impact mood disorders, dementia risk, and more.

Research has detected microplastics in a range of

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Mindfulness may be a window into brain health in early Alzheimer’s risk

Mindfulness may be a window into brain health in early Alzheimer’s risk
5 min read

A new study published in the journal Mindfulness has found that older adults with early signs of cognitive impairment show reduced levels of dispositional mindfulness, and that this decline may be linked to changes in brain connectivity. Specifically, the researchers

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Mental Health and Brain Health

New scientific articles highlight potential link between microplastics in ultra-processed foods and brain health

New scientific articles highlight potential link between microplastics in ultra-processed foods and brain health
6 min read
The calamity of a plastic spoon in your brain

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This cover image depicts a human brain with colorful microplastic particles scattered across its surface, juxtaposed with a white plastic spoon as a visual representation. Research has revealed that the human brain contains approximately “a spoon’s worth” of microplastics

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Mental Health and Brain Health

The Microplastics in Your Brain May Be Causing Mental Health Issues

The Microplastics in Your Brain May Be Causing Mental Health Issues
3 min read

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Each of our brains is swimming in enough microplastics to form a plastic spoon, scientists discovered earlier this year. Since then, medical researchers have been scrambling to understand how that could affect our neurological

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Mental Health and Brain Health

GLP-1s may improve some mental health outcomes in addition to lowering body weight

GLP-1s may improve some mental health outcomes in addition to lowering body weight
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Mental Health and Brain Health

Working long hours may alter brain regions linked to mental health

Working long hours may alter brain regions linked to mental health
3 min read

If you need an excuse to turn off the laptop over the weekend or rein in overtime, scientists have found that working extended hours actually changes parts of the brain linked to emotional regulation, working memory and solving problems. While

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Mental Health and Brain Health

How gardening can help you live better for longer

How gardening can help you live better for longer
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Getty Images Two elderly people potting plants (Credit: Getty Images)Getty Images

Research shows gardening preserves cognitive function, helping you live well for longer. Now, dementia patients are reaping the benefits with “care farms” prescriptions.

Marianne Rogstad, a retired grandmother from Norway, is a lifelong learner. She worked as a

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Neuroscientist explains 5 ways criticising everything can harm your brain health: ‘Puts you in victim mindset’ | Health

Neuroscientist explains 5 ways criticising everything can harm your brain health: ‘Puts you in victim mindset’ | Health
3 min read

Neuroscientist Emily McDonald often shares fun facts about the human brain and tips for better mental health and ability on Instagram. In a post shared on April 18, Emily stated that if someone likes to constantly complain, judge, and criticise,

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