NEW YORK, Feb 8 ― Surprising as it may seem, science has now discovered a link between body temperature and depression. The work of a team of US researchers suggests that people suffering from this mental disorder have a higher body temperature, albeit without being able to establish whether this could be a cause or … Read more
TOKYO: Four-time Olympic diving gold medallist Shi Tingmao has revealed her struggles with depression, joining US gymnastics superstar Simone Biles in openly discussing her mental health at the Tokyo Games. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
The relatively high number of suicide cases reported in Malaysia during the first five months of this year has set alarm bells ringing.
Unchecked depression can also lead to isolation and social withdrawal which can make matters worse. (Rawpixel pic) Contrary to popular belief, depression is a mood disorder caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain that results in prolonged episodes of sadness, lack of interest and a general loss of hope for at least two weeks, … Read more
Do early birds have less risk of depression? (Rawpixel pic) The early bird gets the worm. This saying may very well also apply to mental health. Waking up an hour earlier could reduce the risk of depression by 23%, according to a study conducted by the University of Colorado at Boulder and the Broad Institute … Read more
Research suggests that eating enough fruit could help decrease the risk of developing depression, particularly for young people. (Rawpixel pic) SYDNEY: Mental health is a public health issue that’s of increasing concern in light of the pandemic. With anxiety, depression and stress, people the world over are feeling the full force of these symptoms, often … Read more
