The art of well-being: Group activities shown to ease depression and anxiety in older adults

A new study led by Queen Mary University of London researchers, reveals that group arts interventions — such as painting, music, or dance — can significantly reduce symptoms of depression

Dopamine and serotonin work in opposition to shape learning

If you’ve heard of two of the brain’s chemical neurotransmitters, it’s probably dopamine and serotonin. Never mind that glutamate and GABA do most of the work — it’s the thrill

Worried about a pregnant woman’s stress and mental health? Her saliva may hold the key

New research out of Michigan State University found that the number and type of microbes present in the saliva of pregnant women differ according to whether they are experiencing life