Tag: Depression
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Scroll Fatigue: Is Your Smartphone Sabotaging Your Health?
In a world where our phones are practically glued to our hands, a growing body of research is sounding the alarm: your trusty smartphone might be doing more than keeping you up to date—it could be slowly chipping away at your health. A recent study digs deeper into how smartphone addiction impacts physical well-being, especially… Read more
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Soda Consumption Linked to Rising Depression Rates in Young Adults
A new study has uncovered a significant link between consuming sugar-sweetened carbonated beverages (SSCBs) and an increased risk of depression, offering a fresh perspective on how our dietary choices could be affecting our mental health. The research, which tracked over 87,000 Koreans over time, reveals a clear and concerning pattern: the more sugary drinks people… Read more
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Loneliness Drives Mismatch Between Trust and Expectations, Study Finds
A new study delves into the complex interplay between loneliness and social trust, revealing that lonely individuals exhibit a significant mismatch between their social expectations and behaviors. This discrepancy, highlighted through economic games and Bayesian predictive models, underscores the intricate ways loneliness can shape social interactions and expectations. The research, conducted by Bellucci and Park,… Read more
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Music as a Tool for Enhancing Tolerability During (Es)ketamine Therapy
In recent years, the therapeutic use of (es)ketamine, a derivative of the anesthetic ketamine, has gained attention for its rapid antidepressant effects, particularly in treatment-resistant depression. However, its administration is not without side effects, including dissociative symptoms, anxiety, and elevated blood pressure. A new exploratory study has provided fresh insights into how listening to music… Read more