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Loneliness a bigger killer than obesity, say researchers

Two new meta-analyses suggest that loneliness and social isolation are greater risk factors for early death than obesity and other public health threats.

Marital bliss short-lived for spouses with younger partners

Researchers have found that for spouses who have significantly younger partners, marital satisfaction may fall in as few as 6 years.

How can PTSD trigger Alzheimer’s disease? Study sheds light

A new study finds a molecular link between early life post-traumatic stress disorder and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in old age.

Psychological marks of spanking may last 10 years

A long-term investigation into the effects of physical punishment and parental attitudes on children uncovers intriguing racial differences.

Faster-acting antidepressants may soon be a reality

Serotonin reuptake inhibitors are used to treat depression, but their exact mechanism is unknown. New research lifts the lid and may lead to improvements.

Popular Netflix show may increase suicidal tendencies

New research finds a link between the premiere of the show ’13 Reasons Why’ and the volume of Internet searches for suicide-related terms and queries.

Alcohol improves memory of previous learning

Consuming alcohol appears to improve recall of information learned before a drinking session, but not of learning that occurs after a drinking session.

Having depression and heart disease could double death risk

A new study finds a strong correlation between the risk of premature death and developing depression after being diagnosed with coronary artery disease.

Ketamine for depression encouraging, but questions remain around long-term use

A world-first systematic review into the safety of ketamine as a treatment for depression, published in the prestigious Lancet Psychiatry, shows the risks of long-term ketamine treatment remain…

Stressed out? Try talking to yourself in the third person

Two neuroscience experiments show that talking to yourself in the third person may help you to regain control of your emotions, with little cognitive cost.