Veterinarians and those who work in animal shelters report depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts as a result of their stressors associated with their jobs.
Exercise can have a positive benefit in preventing or slowing physical signs of Alzheimer's disease in those with a genetic predisposition.
"Routinely blaming mass shootings on mental illness is unfounded and stigmatizing. Research has shown that only a very small percentage of violent acts are committed by people who are diagnosed with, or in treatment for, mental illness."
Experiencing daily anger increases inflammation and raises the risk of developing chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer, in those aged 80 and over.
The cognitive cost of empathy may cause people to be less empathetic to others.
Children as young as five use facial appearance to determine meaningful judgements and expectations of the behavior of others.
Pleasant olfactory cues hold promise for helping to curb the urge to smoke in those who are quitting. Exposure to olfactory cues reduced symptoms of cravings, with effects lasting up to five minutes following exposure.
Those who have a greater sense of 'oneness' experience overall higher levels of satisfaction with life, regardless of spiritual background or belief.
Cultural stereotypes could be the reason why people are pretty good at matching names to faces, a new study reports.
