Depressed teens ‘face adult risk’
Teenagers who have minor depression are at a higher risk of mental health problems later in life, a study says.
Depression can break the heart
Mounting evidence has found that depression makes people more vulnerable to heart trouble. Recent studies, though, find that some genes that increase the risk of heart disease also may make people more prone to depression, which has raised the question of whether the depression-heart disease link is genetic.
Cold and flu ‘can affect driving’
Having a bad cold or the flu can significantly affect a driver’s responses, insurers have claimed.
One hundred drivers with a range of conditions including colds, stress and headaches and 50 who were healthy were put through a hazard simulator test.
Cutting calories ‘boosts memory’
Reducing what you eat by nearly a third may improve memory, according to German researchers.
Sex drive link to prostate cancer
Men who are more sexually active in their 20s and 30s may run a higher risk of prostate cancer, research suggests.
Single cell ‘can store memories’
Just one brain cell is capable of holding fleeting memories vital for our everyday life, according to US scientists.
One in five men at risk of drinking problem
At least one in five men in developed countries are at risk of abusing or becoming dependent on alcohol during their lifetimes, U.S. researchers said on Sunday.
Coffee Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Drinking coffee may do more than just keep you awake. A new study suggests an intriguing potential link to mental health later in life, as well.
Staying calm ‘prevents dementia’
People who are more laid back are less likely to develop dementia in old age, a study has suggested.
Research published in the journal Neurology asked 500 healthy elderly people to fill out questionnaires about their personalities.
‘Concrete’ Ways to Beat Procrastination
Go ahead, do it. Don’t wait. It won’t get easier. There won’t be a better time. So start. Right now. Just stop procrastinating, already!
Chances are you’ve given yourself such admonitions many times, and chances are also good you will again, concludes an international team of psychologists.
