(Natural News) Mothers typically experience postpartum depression after giving birth. However, this condition is often treated with the use of antidepressant drugs, which come with potentially harmful side effects. Fortunately, researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Kashan University of Medical Sciences in Iran discovered the antidepressant potential of saffron. In their study, published […]

(Natural News) When was the last time you’ve had seven to eight hours of sleep? If it’s been a long time since — or if you can’t even remember the answer to that question — it’s probably time to start getting more sleep before it’s too late. People tend to underestimate the power of a […]

(Natural News) An improper diet has consequences for your physical health. However, a study has confirmed that the consumption of processed meats can also negatively affect your mental health. The study was published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry. The link between your diet and your mental state Earlier research has determined that psychiatric disorders are usually aggravated […]

(Natural News) That’s, at least, what certain experts predict. After all, it is only the natural step forward after social companion robots — a technology that is only gaining popularity as more people attempt to fill the void in their lives with a non-human “human.” The concept of a robot psychologist might seem off-putting to […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D is often associated with calcium and bone growth, but according to a study, a vitamin D deficiency may also be linked to depressive symptoms in urban Malaysian women. The study, which was published in the journal Public Health Nutrition, was conducted by scientists from the Julius Centre University of Malaya (JCUM). Depression and vitamin D […]

(Natural News) Taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy can prevent the onset of autism spectrum disorder in children, a recent animal study showed. Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia say that pregnant mice who are given active vitamin D treatment during their equivalent first trimester bear offspring that do not not exhibit autism-related behaviors. The study […]

(Natural News) Men who live by themselves have a 94 percent risk of suffering from Type 2 diabetes because they tend to lack the emotional and practical support which could contribute to them leading healthier lives, a study showed. According to the study, men who live alone have fewer social contacts than women who live […]

(Natural News) A person with panic disorder will experience recurring panic attacks, and these episodes can severely affect his quality of life. However, based on the results of study, a type of sugar called inositol could be used to reduce the frequency of these panic attacks. How can inositol help individuals with panic disorder? Inositol is […]

(Natural News) A recent Gallup study revealed that 23 percent of American employees feel burned out at work very often or always. While this doesn’t seem like a lot, let us first consider what this means for businesses, financially. Job burnout is said to contribute to an estimated $125 billion to $190 billion in healthcare […]

(Natural News) If it seems like a lot of people you know are suffering from depression, it’s probably not your imagination: The World Health Organization reports that roughly 300 million people around the world are dealing with the disorder, and other studies show that 16.2 million American adults experienced a major depressive episode at least […]