That bag of chips or slice of frozen pizza might make you happy while you’re eating it, but it might make you more susceptible to sadness long after the last bite. A new study published in the journal JAMA Open Network found that eating “ultra-processed” foods can contribute to higher risk of depression. Researchers from … Read more
Open this photo in gallery: Previous research has found that an unhealthy lifestyle can affect depression risk by increasing inflammation.fizkes/iStockPhoto/Getty Images There is growing interest in how lifestyle factors, traditionally linked to physical health, may also be related to mental health. Eating a healthy diet, being physically active, getting adequate sleep and not smoking, for … Read more
In a new study in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers tested an increasingly intensive, multi-step approach to early intervention for people at ultra-high risk of psychosis. Their findings? The intervention failed in every way. In this sequential multiple-task randomized trial including 342 individuals, a specialized psychological intervention (cognitive-behavioral case management [CBCM]) and psychopharmacological intervention (CBCM and antidepressant … Read more
Sometimes referred to as the crack cocaine of gambling, electronic gaming machines (EGMs) such as slot machines allow bets to be placed as quickly as once every 2.5 seconds, delivering a fast and immersive gaming experience. Similar features are now being used to transform online sports betting, significantly increasing the risk of problem gambling. Sports … Read more