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Should new fathers be screened for depression?

Depression hits one in five men after they become fathers, reported the Daily Mail. The newspaper quoted the authors of a study as saying that this depression is caused by extra pressures that come...

Does yoga improve mood?

Yoga protects the brain from depression, The Daily Telegraph reported. It said that researchers have found that three sessions of yoga a week can help to keep you relaxed and prevent depression.

Meditation 'changes the brain'

Meditation is proven to be the serene way to get smarter, reported the Daily Mail. It said that scientists have found that even a short course of meditation...

Study probes stress and conception

BBC News reports that research has shown for the first time that high stress levels may delay pregnancy. The study behind this news followed 274 healthy women who were trying to get pregnant...

Maternal affection and adult stress

Maternal love helps you deal better with stress and anxiety later in life, according to the Daily Mail. The newspaper said that a study has found that children whose mothers showed them...

Ecstasy tested for trauma therapy

Ecstasy can treat trauma patients, reported The Independent today. It said that the drug had a dramatic effect on people who suffered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and who did not respond to other treatments.

Memory gone pear shaped?

Pear-shaped women face increased risks of mental problems and memory loss in later life, reported The Sun. The story is based on a cross-sectional study in 8,745 women...

Jasmine 'as good as valium' claim

The sweet smell of jasmine is as good as valium at calming the nerves, with none of its side-effects, reported The Daily Telegraph. It said that the fragrance and its chemical substitute caused lab mice to stop...

Sweet tea 'soothes stress'

Psychologists have found that sweetened drinks make people less aggressive and argumentative, according to the Daily Mail. The scientists behind the new research said a sweet drink could improve...

Depression linked to dementia

Having depression may nearly double the risk of developing dementia later in life, reported BBC News. It said that a 17-year study of nearly 1,000 elderly people, found that 22% of those who were depressed at the start went on to develop dementia...