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1 week ago | 
psychreg.org | Ellen Diamond |Adam Mulligan |Tim Williamson |Julian Carter
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesA new study has revealed that Indian adolescents and young adults who spend significant time playing video games are at heightened risk of experiencing emotional difficulties, peer relationship problems, and behavioural issues. The findings, published in ISPCE Bulletin, shed light on the growing concern around internet gaming disorder (IGD), a condition now formally recognised in global diagnostic manuals.
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4 weeks ago | 
psychreg.org | Nigel MacLennan |Tim Williamson |Adam Mulligan |Ellen Diamond
1 Reading Time: 3 minutesA recent study published in the British Medical Journal has revealed how the advertising industry has lobbied to weaken local healthier food advertising policies across England, but Sefton Council in Merseyside remains steadfast in its commitment to its Healthy Advertising Policy.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Nigel MacLennan |Tim Williamson |Adam Mulligan |Ellen Diamond
3 Reading Time: 2 minutesA new study by meal kit company HelloFresh has revealed that 81% of Britons continue to find solace in the foods of their childhood, turning to dishes like fish fingers, roast dinners, and shepherd’s pie when seeking comfort or familiarity. The findings highlight the enduring emotional power of nostalgic meals, with many adults relying on these dishes during moments of stress, exhaustion, or solitude.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Ellen Diamond |Tim Williamson
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesHair loss affects millions, often sparking worry and prompting a quick search online for answers. Vera Clinic, a leading hair transplant clinic, has analysed the UK’s most Googled questions about hair loss, shedding light on what’s normal and when professional advice might be needed. Drawing from search data and expert insights, their findings tackle common concerns with clarity.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Ellen Diamond |Tim Williamson
2 Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the global economy facing yet another downturn, anxiety is an almost unavoidable response for many. Mental health expert Noel McDermott, a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, suggests that physical activity could be key to managing the body’s stress response and maintaining emotional balance during these turbulent times.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Adam Mulligan |Tim Williamson |Ellen Diamond
2 Reading Time: 2 minutesA new study has highlighted a concerning disparity between insecticide-treated net (ITN) ownership and actual usage among carers of children under 5 in Butiama District, Tanzania, a region with one of the highest malaria rates in the country. The findings were published in the journal Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health. Although more than 82% of surveyed households reported owning a mosquito net, only 50.8% said they used it the night before the study.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Samantha Green |Tim Williamson |Christopher Laird |Clare Norman
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen one partner struggles with addiction, both people in the relationship feel the impact. Substance use can create distance, damage trust, and lead to repeated arguments. Couples rehab gives partners a chance to start fresh – together. Capo by The Sea offers a program built for couples who want to recover side by side. Their drug rehab for couples supports both addiction recovery and relationship repair. Most centres split couples up during treatment.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Julian Carter |Ellen Diamond |Adam Mulligan |Tim Williamson
3 Reading Time: 2 minutesNew research from Iran has identified a significant connection between poor oral health and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in older adults, raising fresh concerns over the overlooked impact of dental health on brain function. The findings were published in the journal Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health. The study, which examined 3,368 participants aged 60 and above from the Ardakan Cohort Study on Ageing, found that over one in five were living with MCI.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Julian Carter |Adam Mulligan |Tim Williamson |Ellen Diamond
2 Reading Time: 2 minutesMiddle-aged adults struggling with hearing loss may face a significantly greater risk of depression, and new research reveals that chronic tinnitus is often the hidden factor intensifying this connection. The findings were published in the journal Clinical Gerontologist.
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1 month ago | 
psychreg.org | Julian Carter |Ellen Diamond |Adam Mulligan |Tim Williamson
2 Reading Time: 2 minutesWomen who have recovered from Covid are more likely to experience brain fog than men, according to a new study highlighting the complex interplay between mood, gut health, and cognitive symptoms. The findings, published in the journal Medicina, suggest that managing digestive issues and emotional well-being may be more effective in reducing brain fog than focusing solely on diet or sleep.
