Schizophrenia

Exercise May Improve Working Memory in Schizophrenia Patients

Aerobic exercise can significantly help individuals improve the 'cognitive deficits,' especially loss of working memory linked with schizophrenia, finds a study.

Schizophrenia: 5 Important Facts You Must Know About This Mental Disorder

On World Schizophrenia Day (which falls on 24th May every year), we'd like to dispel the stigma that surrounds mental disorders, busts some myths and spread awareness about the schizophrenia that can help in tackling ...

Having Vitamin B Supplements May Reduce Schizophrenia Symptoms

Treating schizophrenia patients with high-dose B-vitamins - including B6, B8 and B12 - supplements may significantly reduce symptoms of the mental disorder, says a study.

Combating Schizophrenia: High Fat Diet Could be the Answer

A diet high on fat but very low on carbohydrates which is generally favoured by body-builders may be effective in treating schizophrenia, says a new research.

Eight Distinct Disorders Trigger Schizophrenia: Study

Schizophrenia is widely known as a psychiatric disorder wherein a person experiences auditory hallucinations, disorganized speech, withdrawn social engagement and irregularities in behavior. Various studies have speculated that the genetic makeup of a...

Smoking Tobacco Might Increase Risk of Schizophrenia, Say Researchers

Analysis of studies on smoking tobacco and psychosis, of which schizophrenia is most common type, suggests smoking may be causal factor in itself.

Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase Risk of Schizophrenia

Known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin-D is produced by the body in response to the skin being exposed to sunlight. Vitamin-D strengthens the bones and helps in enhancing the absorption of calcium in the body.Deficiency ...

What Causes Poor Memory in Schizophrenia Patients?

Researchers have identified a pattern of brain activity that may be a sign of memory problems in people with schizophrenia.

Immune system can Affect Social Behaviour

A malfunctioning immune system may be responsible for social deficits in neurological diseases such as autism-spectrum disorders and schizophrenia, suggests new research.

Broccoli May Help Fight Schizophrenia: Study

According to a new study, the wonder vegetable broccoli may even help in the fight against schizophrenia.