Brain & Mind
Study Shows Parks And Birdsong Can Lift Your Mood
A simple walk in a park may do more for your mood than you realize. Researchers at North Carolina State University have found that...
Birdsong and Green Spaces May Be the Best Ways to Boost Mental Health
Spending time in nature has long been linked to better mental health, but scientists are still learning exactly why.
A new study from North Carolina...
Long-Term Use of Depression Drug May Make It Much Harder to Stop
People who take antidepressants for more than two years may be much more likely to have withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop, according...
Common Constipation Drug Could Improve Memory in Depression
Many people think recovery from depression means feeling happier again.
However, for many patients, problems with memory, attention, and concentration continue for months or even...
This Constipation Drug May Clear Brain Fog in Depression
Depression is more than feeling sad.
Many people continue to struggle with poor memory, trouble concentrating, and mental "brain fog" even after their mood has...
Can Everyday Foods Help Protect Your Brain? Scientists Say Plant Compounds Show Promise
Can Everyday Foods Help Protect Your Brain? Scientists Say Plant Compounds Show Promise
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions...
Scientists Discover a Possible Reason Some Brains Grow Old Too Soon
Growing older affects every part of the body, including the brain. Most people experience gradual changes in memory and thinking as they age.
These changes...
Cultural Activities May Help Your Body Stay Younger, Study Suggests
Getting older is something everyone experiences, but people do not all age at the same speed. Two people who are both 70 years old...
Heavy Drinking Is Rising Among Women—and Researchers Found One Possible Reason
Excessive alcohol use among women has been increasing in recent years, raising concerns for doctors and public health experts.
Heavy drinking can damage the liver,...
Depression Treatment Shows Early Promise but Longer Therapy May Be Needed
Depression Treatment Shows Early Promise but Longer Therapy May Be Needed
Major depressive disorder is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. It affects...
Loneliness May Hurt Your Health More Than You Think
Feeling lonely is more than an unpleasant emotion. A major new study suggests it may have a powerful effect on mental health, well-being, and...
Heated Yoga Could Be a Powerful New Ally Against Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of people.
It can cause persistent sadness, loss...
Popular Reports
This method may help you get rid of fearful memories
In a new study, researchers found that mindfulness meditation training could alter how we process fearful memories.
Participating in an eight-week mindfulness meditation program appears...
Air pollution in childhood may increase schizophrenia risk
Air pollution affects physical health, and new research results now conclude that it also affects our psychological health.
In a new study, researchers found that...
Stress can make you feel older
A recent study spearheaded by Shevaun Neupert, a professor of psychology at North Carolina State University, has uncovered that younger adults not only feel...
Psychedelic drug use linked to higher schizophrenia risk
A new study has found that individuals who visit emergency departments (ED) due to hallucinogen use have a significantly higher risk of developing schizophrenia.
The...
Dogs really can chase away loneliness
Feeling lonely? A dog may help.
Our research out today confirms what many dog owners already know: dogs are great companions that can help you...