(Natural News) A house committee of the state legislature of Florida passed a resolution calling pornography “a public health risk”, reported the Daily Mail. They did so despite the opposition of their health professional colleague. Citing research linking pornography to “mental and physical illnesses”, Republican Representative Ross Spano led 17 others in the near-unanimous adoption of […]

(Natural News) A traumatic brain injury (TBI) increases the risk of a person developing dementia by 80 percent, even 15 to 30 years after the incident. In the largest study observing the connection between TBI and dementia risk, scientists from Umea University have concluded that victims of a traumatic brain injury should take special care […]

(Natural News) According to a recent study, teenagers who spend too much time on their smartphones are unhappier. Scientists from San Diego State University (SDSU) advised teenagers to spend less than two hours daily on digital media so they can “boost their happiness and self-esteem.” This means minimizing time spent playing computer games, on social […]

(Natural News) Each one of us is born with the desire and ability to express ourselves, and art is a wonderful way to achieve this. But art can be more than just a simple way to express oneself; it can help those dealing with mental anxiety like war veterans get back to the swing of […]

(Natural News) The scientific community defined cognitive dysfunction, more commonly known as brain fog, as a mental condition characterized by bouts of confusion or reduced levels of clarity. The disorder was known to affect both men and women across all age groups. In fact, data from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) showed that between three percent and 42 percent of U.S. adults age 65 […]

(Natural News) If you want to prevent your brain from aging, do not stop from being physically and mentally active. This is because a study discovered that cognitive function declines faster after quitting work. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the University College London and Kings College London that looked at […]

(Natural News) Fruits like oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and lime are not only delicious, they may also lend a hand in preventing dementia, according to a study. Researchers from Tohoku University discovered that older adults who regularly eat citrus fruits have a lower likelihood of getting dementia, in a study published in the British Journal of Medical Nutrition. The […]

(Natural News) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is highly controversial, with some believing it’s a cognitive issue and others insisting it is a behavioral problem. In fact, its very existence as a legitimate illness is questionable, given the fact that diagnosing a person with ADHD does not involve any sort of scientific testing. Even […]

(Natural News) Psychiatry might sound like a science, but it’s not quite as cut and dried as other areas of medicine, and that’s something you might want to think about before blindly accepting any psychiatric diagnoses a doctor gives you – and especially before you start taking any psychiatric medications. Mental disorders can be quite […]

(Natural News) One way to improve your overall health is by just simply singing — and you don’t even have to be a good singer to reap its benefits. Research suggests that singing in a choir not only benefits your physical well-being, but also your mental health. Singing is a physical activity because when you […]