A new nationally representative study published online in the International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology found that two out of five adults (42%) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) had excellent mental health. To be considered in excellent mental health, participants had to report: no mental illness in the past year (ie, substance use disorders, … Read more
Editor’s Note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance at Medscape’s coronavirus resource center. A large study, the first to directly measure physical activity in its participants, has provided further support for the benefits of regular exercise in reducing severe outcomes from COVID-19. The researchers identified 65,361 members of a private health plan in South … Read more
Researchers have found that physical activity it can help protect cognitive abilities as we age. The study findings were published in the journal Sport Sciences for Health. “This finding doesn’t say, ‘If you’re older, you should go out and start running marathons,’” said Marissa Gogniat, the study’s lead author and a recent psychology doctorate graduate … Read more
Many people see health only in the physical sense, but with increased awareness, it’s crucial to also see it as a combination of physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being, because each aspect contributes to your overall health. It is extremely important to understand that the mind and the body are not separate. What affects one … Read more
Sedentary behavior, defined as activities that require little or no body movement, consequently resulting in low energy expenditure, has recently emerged as a potential indicator of physical and mental health in adult populations. There is an association between sedentary behavior and mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and self-esteem. Sedentary lifestyle. Image Credit: fizkes/Shutterstock.com … Read more
Today, your mind is probably saturated with information that exercise can protect against various diseases, keep humans moving and functioning in their old age, and balance their mental faculties. Although there are so many forms of exercise, the easiest of all is walking, an activity that leaves a positive impact on our health and well-being. … Read more
Image Source: FREEPIK Social connection, sleep and physical activity contribute to better mental health among adolescents during COVID-19 While the pandemic has affected everyone, physically and mentally, alike, it has had a permanent impact on young children and adolescents, who have had to stay in lockdown and miss out on much of their school life. … Read more