Your morning mood is probably the worst of the day

A new study finds mood cycles hit their lowest point around 5 in the morning and their highest around 5 in the evening.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
March 13, 2024 ~5 min

Tips to cope with seasonal affective disorder this winter

Winter often comes with mental health challenges. Experts have tips on winter wellness and how to make it through a few more cold months.

Courtney Perrett - U. Missouri • futurity
Feb. 16, 2024 ~3 min


Your personality may depend on what you eat

A new study linking your gut bacteria with your personality lends credence to the old saying, "you are what you eat."

Timothy Schnettler-Texas A&M • futurity
March 31, 2022 ~5 min

There’s a link between opioid use and higher mood disorder risk

People who take opioids for pain relief may have a higher risk of mood disorder, a new study shows.

U. Queensland • futurity
March 15, 2022 ~4 min

Brain scans can flag kids at risk for later depression

It can take years to diagnose children with psychiatric or attention disorders, but if conducted early, brain scans can predict future mental health issues.

Yasmin Anwar-UC Berkeley • futurity
Jan. 6, 2020 ~3 min

Lack of vitamin D as a kid may lead to acting out as a teen

Vitamin D deficiency during childhood could lead to rule-breaking behavior as well as anxious and depressed moods later on in life.

Laurel Thomas-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 21, 2019 ~3 min

Does the endocannabinoid system link depression and exercise?

New research finds a significant boost in endocannabinoids and improvements in mood following prescribed moderate-intensity exercise.

Angie Hunt-Iowa State • futurity
Aug. 14, 2019 ~4 min

Feeling anxious? Being kind can change that

"It's a simple strategy that doesn't take a lot of time that you can incorporate into your daily activities."

Angie Hunt-Iowa State • futurity
March 28, 2019 ~5 min


Planting workshop raises spirits of women in prison

A simple gardening activity improved the mood of women in prison, who said the added greenery made them feel "homey, peaceful, and calm."

Kim Eckart-Washington • futurity
Jan. 30, 2019 ~5 min

Moving around now may improve your mood later

New research links a higher activity level at one point in the day with improved mood and increased perceived energy at the next.

Barbara Benham-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Dec. 13, 2018 ~4 min

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