More than 160 million seniors are hooked on social media micro-videos and also on online shopping via WeChat or Alipay.

When most people hear the word addiction, they picture someone whose life has visibly unravelled. Yet addiction is often ...

Addiction is an umbrella term that reflects qualities of substance use disorder, characterized by an inability to stop using a substance despite harmful consequences. However, addiction is not a ...

Researchers warn that ultraprocessed food has left a lasting imprint on older Americans, especially women, linking addictive eating to poorer physical and mental health. Study: Ultra-processed food ...

The question caught me off guard as I presented at a regional mental health conference. My initial thought was a quick "no" that I kept to myself. Such a reaction is one that I have learned usually ...

Clinical psychologist Ashwin Thind outlines the warning signs to watch for and how loved ones can offer support.

From the moment we wake up in the morning until our heads finally hit the pillow, we’re bombarded with notifications demanding our attention – leading Aussies to admit they often feel distracted and ...

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