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Study Links Rising Cannabis Use to Poor Mental Health
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (525+ words) Health Day Key Takeaways Regular cannabis users may be more likely to experience anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts than non-users Rates of generalized anxiety and major depressive episodes among Canadians have nearly doubled since 2012 Younger people show the strongest cannabis-mental…...
Brief, Intense Exercise Beats Relaxation for Panic Relief
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (521+ words) Health Day Key Takeaways Short bursts of high-intensity exercise reduce panic attacks better than traditional relaxation therapy, research shows This intense training acts as a 'reset' by teaching the brain that physical stress symptoms aren't dangerous Patients may be more…...
Incidence of Psychotic Disorders Higher in More Recent Birth Cohorts
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (285+ words) TUESDAY, Feb. 3, 2026 (Health Day News) -- The incidence of psychotic disorders has increased in more recent birth cohorts, according to a study published online Feb 2 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association. Daniel T Myran, M. D. , M. P. H. , from North York General…...
ADHD Traits in Childhood Linked to Poorer Physical Health in Midlife
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (225+ words) Health Day 27, 2026 (Health Day News) -- High attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) traits in childhood are associated with poorer physical health outcomes in midlife, according to a study published online Jan 21 in JAMA Network Open. Joshua Stott, Ph. D. , from University College London,…...
Depression Might Signal Brain Disease Risk Among Seniors
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (1103+ words) Health Day Key Takeaways Depression could be a harbinger for brain diseases among seniors Seniors had higher rates of depression before developing Parkinson's disease or Lewy body dementia Their depression remained higher even after diagnosis with a brain disease. THURSDAY,…...