How to Care for a Loved One with Dementia
University of Miami via Newswise – More than 11 million Americans are tasked with the responsibility of taking care of someone with cognitive decline. A diagnosis…
Are Gender and Sexual Identity Linked to Brain Health?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) via Newswise – LGBTQ+ people may be more likely to have negative brain health outcomes, including a higher risk of dementia…
The Wrong Kind of Food Linked to Increased Depression Risk
Patrick Tims via NaturalHealth365 – Technology and social isolation are frequently cited as major factors in the rising depression epidemic both in the United States…
Loneliness: Greater Negative Impact on Memory Than Social Isolation?
University of Waterloo via News-Medical – About a third of Canadians feel lonely, and a study from the University of Waterloo shows it has a greater…
Eat Mushrooms to Fight Depression
Al Sears, MD, CNS – In a new study using data collected from more than 24,000 Americans, researchers at Penn State found that eating mushrooms every…
How Hard Is It to Stop Antidepressants?
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #435) and blog, I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London Dr. Mark Horowitz on…
How to Break Free from PTSD
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #425) and blog, I talk to former army captain, politician, attorney and podcast host Jason Kander about his…
Discover 10 Ways to Deal With Doom Fatigue
Stephanie Woods via NaturalHealth365 – It’s everywhere you look these days, doom and gloom, and the world is falling apart. It’s on the television, social media,…
How to Listen to & Learn from Your Mental & Physical Warning Signals
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #418) and blog, I talk about our mental and physical warning signals, what they are, and why we…
Gut Microbes May Lead to Therapies for Mental Illness, UTSW Researcher Reports
UT Southwestern Medical Center via Newswise – The role of the microbiome in intestinal and systemic health has garnered close attention among researchers for many years. Now…
Debunking the Serotonin-Depression Theory (with Psychiatrist & Professor Dr. Joanna Moncrieff)
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #415) and blog, I talk to psychiatrist, researcher, professor and best-selling author Dr. Joanna Moncrieff about her new…
Feeling Anxious or Blue? Ultra-Processed Foods May be to Blame
Florida Atlantic University via Newswise – Do you love those sugary-sweet beverages, reconstituted meat products and packaged snacks? You may want to reconsider based on a…
Vacation Health Benefits: How Taking Time Off Changes Your Brain
Kissairis Munoz via Dr. Axe – We can probably all agree that leaving the cubicle and heading out on a holiday or taking a midday break…
The Main Signals of Depression + How to Find Healing
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #397) and blog, I discuss the common signs of depression, why we should never be afraid of seeking help,…
Is Stroke Linked to Depression Before it Occurs?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN) via Newswise – MINNEAPOLIS – While depression is a common problem for people who have had a stroke, some people may…
