(Natural News) Research into the benefits of CBD has ramped up in recent years, and one area that could be particularly valuable is its effects on mental health. One recent study by Brazilian researchers found that it can help address isolation-induced aggression, which is something that could be incredibly useful in the quarantine era. In […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D, the so-called “sunshine” vitamin, is most recognized for its role in bone formation and calcium absorption. But recent studies on this essential micronutrient are starting to shed light on its potential role in mental health. In a recent article published in the Journal of Nutrition, a team of scientists from the University of Michigan […]

(Natural News) A recent study found that gut health is linked to high blood pressure and depression after identifying key differences in gut bacterial patterns among individuals with the conditions and healthy individuals. The preliminary study presented at the American Heart Association‘s Hypertension Scientific Sessions also found that high blood pressure might take different forms – one that is […]

(Natural News) It’s no secret that too much sugar is bad for cardiometabolic health. From triggering insulin resistance to increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke, eating a high-sugar diet can pose serious consequences. Recent research published in the journal Nature Communications adds another sugar-related consequence: rapid metabolic shifts. In fruit flies fed a high-sugar diet, […]

(Natural News) An increase in certain chemicals in the brain may be causing movement problems in some people, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. Experts call these movement problems functional motor symptoms. These include tremors, muscle contractions and difficulty walking. These symptoms are primarily considered a psychological issue although their precise cause is still […]

(Natural News) The Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) has addled both researchers and health workers alike. After it was first detected in Wuhan, China late last year, experts have seen it develop from a respiratory infection to a disease that causes multiple organ failure at its worst. Now, an international study suggests that COVID-19 may even impact the […]

(Natural News) Both adults and children are experiencing mental health problems for the first time as a result of being cooped up inside due to the COVID-19 lockdowns. Fears and worries over job insecurity, bereavement over COVID-19 deaths, the breakdown of relationships and the long periods of isolation are causing people to have psychotic episodes, […]

(Natural News) A study conducted by researchers from the University of Montreal (UdeM) in Canada found significant evidence to suggest that teenagers get more depressed the more time they spend looking at screens – whether that be a phone, computer or TV screen. They say that these negative effects tend to show up within a year of their increased use […]

(Natural News) From the time it was detected in Wuhan, China in December 2019, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has upended daily life around the world. As of press time, over 4.6 million have been infected by COVID-19, and more than 312,000 deaths have been recorded, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The devastating effects of COVID-19 – from […]

(Natural News) Much of the conversation about the disadvantages of ongoing coronavirus lockdowns focuses on the economy, but there’s another factor that tends to get overlooked: its effect on people’s mental health. In fact, some say a mental health crisis could well be the next pandemic we have to deal with. Between the long bouts […]