Brain & Mind
Hidden Brain Sugar Changes May Trigger Depression
Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world.
According to global health estimates, more than 280 million people...
Using Cannabis to Escape Pain or Trauma May Increase Paranoia
Many people use cannabis to relax, reduce stress, sleep better, or cope with emotional pain.
As cannabis becomes more widely accepted and legalized in many...
Mental disorders now affect nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide
Mental health problems are becoming one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. A major new international study has found that nearly...
Simple handgrip test could show early depression signs
A simple hand squeeze test may offer surprising clues about a person’s mental health, according to a large new study published in the Journal...
This brain nutrient may play a hidden role in anxiety
Scientists are learning more than ever about how the brain works, but anxiety disorders remain one of the most difficult mental health conditions to...
This smartphone game may detect depression in just minutes
Researchers have developed a simple smartphone game that may help doctors identify depression much faster and more easily than traditional methods.
The new tool focuses...
Lack of this nutrient may increase risk of anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders affect millions of people around the world and are among the most common mental health conditions today.
Many people experience anxiety from time...
Scientists find hidden link between heavy cannabis use and mental illness
Cannabis, also called marijuana or weed, is now one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Millions of people use it for...
Long-term depression drug use may increase risk of sudden heart death
Sudden cardiac death is one of the most frightening medical emergencies because it often happens without warning.
It occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating...
Could your hand strength reveal your depression risk?
A person’s hand strength may say much more about their health than most people realize. According to a major international study, people with weaker...
Three-minute video game could help detect depression
Scientists have created a smartphone game that may help identify depression in just a few minutes.
The game is based on how people react to...
Could art, music, and reading help you stay younger?
Growing older is a natural part of life, but scientists are increasingly trying to understand why some people seem to age more slowly than...
Popular Reports
How brain trauma liked to dementia
In a recent study, a group of European researchers finds that just a single traumatic brain injury can generate an abnormal form of dementia...
Big loss of pleasure linked to early dementia
People with early-onset dementia are often mistaken for having depression.
In a new study from the University of Sydney, researchers have discovered the cause: a...
Scientists discover gene as master regulator in schizophrenia
In a new study, researchers have identified a gene that acts as a master regulator of schizophrenia during early human brain development.
The findings may...
Recovered depressive patients still focus on negative information
A recent study published in the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science suggests that individuals who have recovered from major depressive episodes exhibit a...
Why thinking hard can feel unpleasant: New study explains the mental strain
If you've ever felt like it "hurts to think," you might be onto something.
A new study published in the journal Psychological Bulletin suggests that...