How Much Does Loneliness Raise Dementia and Suicide Risk?
Loneliness raises measured risk of Alzheimer’s, suicidal ideation, and completed suicide. The associations are documented; the precise magnitudes are not.
Anxiety
When Inflammation Drives Depression — and When It Doesn’t
‘Depression is inflammation’ holds for a subgroup of patients, not for everyone. Community-sample and twin data weaken the broader version of the claim.
CBT-I: First-Line Insomnia Treatment Most People Don’t Get
CBT-I beats sleep medications long-term and self-help versions work too. Sleep hygiene alone isn’t enough — the two are routinely conflated.
Exercise for Depression and Anxiety: 2025 Evidence Synthesis
Exercise reliably reduces depression and anxiety symptoms — but the cardio-vs-resistance gap and antidepressant parity claims are overstated.
Pets May Help Reduce Anxiety & Depression in Young Adults: Effects of Dog & Cat Ownership (2024 Study)
In the kaleidoscope of mental health solutions, companion animals emerge as silent yet profoundly impactful healers, particularly for the youth navigating the tumultuous journey from adolescence to adulthood. The bond between young adults and their furry companions—dogs and cats alike—extends beyond mere companionship, touching the realms of emotional and psychological well-being. A recent study evaluates …
Psychological Burnout & Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) (2024 Review)
Burnout, once a fringe topic relegated to the backburners of occupational health discussions, has emerged as a critical public health crisis with far-reaching consequences. Beyond its immediate toll on mental health and workplace productivity, burnout’s insidious effects extend to one of the body’s most vital systems: the cardiovascular system. Highlights: Elevated Risk: Individuals experiencing burnout …
Personalized TMS for Psychiatric Disorders: Targeting Functional Connectivity (FC) in the Brain (2024 Review)
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has emerged as a beacon of hope in the realm of psychiatry, offering a non-invasive alternative for treating psychiatric disorders. The variability in treatment outcomes highlights the necessity for advancements in personalized approaches. A recent paper analyzed the potential of personalized TMS protocols (customized based on individual brain connectivity) may help …