Kissing newlyweds passed on anxiety and depression via the oral microbiome. Image Credit: PixabayA study of newlywed couples revealed that depression and anxiety may be transmitted between spouses through the oral microbiome, which is shared during close interactions like kissing.How Oral Bacteria May Influence Mental and Physical HealthResearchers are increasingly discovering that, much like...
A study found exclusionary discipline adversely affected students' mental health – possibly more than you'd expect. Credit: PixabayA University of Minnesota study found that children subjected to exclusionary discipline (ED) at school face a higher risk of developing anxiety and depression. The findings emphasize the importance of rethinking how educators handle students who misbehave,...
Credit: DepositphotosThe familiar "sugar high" after enjoying a sweet treat is a well-known example of how food can positively impact mood.Conversely, the experience of feeling "hangry"—where hunger leads to anger or irritability—demonstrates how our diet, or lack thereof, can also trigger negative emotions.Recent research indicates that fluctuations in blood sugar levels play a role...
