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Science-Backed Proof That Money Can’t Buy Happiness

Dec 15, 2016 AM EST Here's the scientific evidence that happiness can't be bought by money, because it is based on health and good relationships.

Cambridge Researchers Find No Link between Physical Activity and Depression, Study

Oct 14, 2014 AM EDT Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found no evidence linking physical activity and development of depressive symptoms in adolescence.

Discrimination Affects Mental Health of African-Americans and Caribbean Blacks, Study

Sep 22, 2014 AM EDT African-Americans and Caribbean blacks, who are victims of discrimination, face heightened risk of developing mental disorders including anxiety, depression and substance abuse, according to a new ...

Aboriginal Australians Experience More Racism in Health Settings, Study

Jun 16, 2014 AM EDT Racism in medical environment negatively influences the mental health of aboriginal Australians, according to a study by researchers at the University of Melbourne.

“Seattle Suspect Had History of Mental Health Problems,” Attorney Says (UPDATE)

Jun 07, 2014 AM EDT Aaron R. Ybarra, the 26-year-old gunman accused of killing one and injuring three others in a shooting at Seattle Pacific University, underwent mental health evaluations twice.

Researchers Fail to Find Link between Poor Mental Health and Fluoridated Water

May 27, 2014 AM EDT Researchers at the University of Otago, New Zealand, disproved claims of poor mental health in children and adults due to fluoridated water.

People Opt For Difficult Task First Just to Strike it Off Their to-do List, Study

May 23, 2014 AM EDT Postponing a difficult task - "procrastination" - might be a common phenomenon, but a latest Pennsylvania State University study has found that hurrying to finish an assignment - "pre-crastination" - ...

Stress Causes Bee Colonies to Fail, UK Study

Oct 08, 2013 AM EDT Stress is one of the important factors that are causing bee colonies to fail. Individual bees experience high levels of stress when exposed to pesticides, preventing colonies from functioning ...

Playing Musical Instruments Helps Avoid Mental Illness, Study

Sep 28, 2013 AM EDT Playing musical instruments leads to good mental health and helps fight depression and dementia, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of St.Andrews.

Financial Strains Reduces Cognitive Abilities, Study

Aug 31, 2013 AM EDT Financial pressure affects poor people's aptitude to perform well in cognitive and logic tests, according to a new study conducted by a team of international researchers.

Hangover Impairs Brain Function, Study

Aug 01, 2013 AM EDT Apart from causing dizziness, nausea, anxiety and headaches, Hangovers impair brain function, affecting one's ability to think clearly, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Keele ...

Navigational Map in Pigeon’s Head Helps Find Its Way Back Home, Study

Jul 27, 2013 AM EDT Homing Pigeons are believed to have a spatial map that that helps them find their way home, according to a study conducted by the researchers from the University of Zurich (UZH). The findings are ...

Drinking Water Helps Boost One’s Mental Performance: Study

Jul 18, 2013 AM EDT Drinking plain water helps one's brain work faster, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. The study found that when adults drink water, they tend to ...

Young Gang Members Likely To Suffer From Mental Disorders and Psychiatric Illness, Study

Jul 13, 2013 AM EDT Young men who are street gang members are prone to suffering from high levels of psychiatric illness, according to a study conducted by researchers from Queen Mary, University of London.

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