Medication is not the only way to improve health. Behavioral support from patient education and peer monitoring is good for the mind and the body.

Kids may not appear to develop conditions from secondhand smoke when they’re being exposed to it in childhood. But, they can still experience respiratory problems later in life.

If you're craving fatty food, it makes a difference whether you reach for red meat sauteed in butter or chicken sizzling in olive oil. The difference is your memory.

People with dementia are more likely to be hospitalized for minor medical conditions, which may be linked to less effective preventative care for people with dementia.

Bipolar disorder is usually thought of cycling between highs and lows.  A new study shows that teens may be at risk for having mania without the depression, and this might hinder detection of the disorder.

Nature walks can help memory and cognition by clearing the mind. Walking in general can help depressive symptoms regardless of setting.

Depression is fairly common in older adults, and older adults with dementia may also suffer from depression. There may be a link between depression and risk of developing dementia.  

In conjunction with other serious illnesses, antidepressant use may not be as safe as previously thought. A new study scratches the surface of possible risk factors with antidepressant use.

Does looking at the needle when you’re getting a shot or giving blood make it hurt more? There may be actual science behind the old saying, “Don’t look and it won’t hurt”.

The youth population picking up a smoking habit is a serious concern. It's a good thing that prevention efforts to keep adolescents from starting to smoke may actually be working.