Child maltreatment could cause alexithymia in adults – study

Child maltreatment could cause alexithymia in adults - study

People who experienced childhood maltreatment are more likely to develop alexithymia in adulthood, according to a new study published this month. The peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Psychological Bulletinsought to understand the long-term social and emotional impact of experiencing childhood maltreatment. What is “alexithymia”? Alexithymia is a personality trait that used to be considered … Read more

Greece is officially the most stressed country in Europe, a new study reveals

Greece is officially the most stressed country in Europe, a new study reveals

The study, conducted by the experts at CBDCBDolie.nle looked at European countries in the following categories to find out the most stressed countries on the continent: Depression prevalence estimated the share of the population who had depressive disorders in the past year, whether they were diagnosed or not. Anxiety prevalence estimates the share of the … Read more

Can Grapes Increase Gut Bacteria, Lower Cholesterol, and Protect the Heart? One study has the answers

Can Grapes Increase Gut Bacteria, Lower Cholesterol, and Protect the Heart?  One study has the answers

Can Eating Grapes Alter Gut Health Forever? New research, led by the Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, has found that when healthy adults had three servings of grapes a day for two weeks, they increased some types of gut bacteria while decreasing others. Levels of some intestinal bacteria, such as … Read more

More children are anxious but less get the right help, study shows | Cnn

More children are anxious but less get the right help, study shows |  Cnn

Cnn According to the latest research, more children, adolescents and young adults suffer from anxiety, but fewer receive the appropriate treatment. A new study looked at data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey from 2006 to 2018 and evaluated in-office doctor visits to see how many included an anxiety disorder diagnosis and what treatment, … Read more

Bipolar diagnosis takes 12 years in Wales – study – BBC News

Bipolar diagnosis takes 12 years in Wales - study - BBC News

By Matt Murray BBC Wales News 6 hours ago Image caption, Model Sarah De Garnham said receiving a diagnosis of bipolar disorder reassured her that she ‘wasn’t going crazy’ Thousands of people in Wales have waited nearly 12 years for a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, according to the Bipolar Commission in Wales. The Bipolar Commission … Read more

The study questions the low-carbon promise of cultured meats

The study questions the low-carbon promise of cultured meats

A new preliminary study by researchers in the United States has concluded that the environmental impact of cultured meat is likely orders of magnitude worse than traditional beef, based on current and near-term production methods. But experts are divided on whether the study, which has yet to be peer-reviewed, makes sound assumptions. Cultured meat, produced … Read more

This overlooked form of occupational discrimination creates mental health problems, study shows

This overlooked form of occupational discrimination creates mental health problems, study shows

get the attention it deserves. getty Workplace toxicity is a monster with many heads: injustice, abuse, discrimination, harassment, hurtfulness, and oppression. And it has many faces. In addition to gender, race, age and sexual orientation, studies show that size discrimination is also rampant in the workplace. TalentLMS and CultureAmp conducted a survey based on The … Read more

Frequent pot users are thinner than non-users, suggests the mouse study

Frequent pot users are thinner than non-users, suggests the mouse study

If you want to get slimmer and have a beach body in time for this summer, try consuming weed frequently. Regular cannabis users may be leaner with a lower body mass index (BMI) than their non-using counterparts, suggest data from a new study in mouse models. While munchies may induce appetite in the short term, … Read more

Eating foods rich in flavanols may improve brain health, a new study suggests

Eating foods rich in flavanols may improve brain health, a new study suggests

If apples, pistachios, cocoa, and tea don’t appear often in your diet, consider incorporating them into your regular menu. Thanks to their flavanol content, this can mitigate age-related memory loss. That’s according to new research from Columbia University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School. Here’s what to know about the … Read more