Brain & Mind
Why losing joy may be the most serious symptom of depression
Depression is often described as a deep feeling of sadness. However, for many people, the most painful part is not sadness at all.
It is...
Loneliness impacts memory, but not long-term brain declines
Loneliness has become a growing concern around the world, especially among older adults. Many people worry that feeling alone may lead to faster memory...
Can vitamin D help prevent dementia decades later?
Dementia is a growing concern around the world, especially as people live longer. It affects memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out daily...
How your wearable devices could help spot depression early
Depression is a serious condition that affects how people feel, think, and live their daily lives. It can cause sadness, tiredness, poor sleep, and...
Your phone may detect depression much earlier than you do, study suggests
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects millions of people and can make everyday life feel...
Why mental and physical illness may be more connected than we thought
For a long time, people have believed that mental illness and physical illness are two completely different things.
Doctors often treat them separately, and they...
Dangerous withdrawal symptoms to watch when you stop depression drugs
Antidepressants are widely used medicines that help many people manage depression and anxiety. For some people, these medicines can improve mood, reduce stress, and...
Scientists create printed neurons that communicate with real brain cells
Scientists have created artificial neurons that can communicate directly with real brain cells, opening the door to new medical devices and more efficient computing.
In...
Feeling lonely may hurt memory early, but not speed up cognitive decline, study finds
As people grow older, many begin to worry about memory loss and mental decline. Scientists have long tried to understand what factors might increase...
Childhood inflammation may quietly cause autism and mental diseases
Scientists are working hard to understand how brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia begin. These conditions often start early in life and can...
Scientists discover new disease linked to early aging and brain problems
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown genetic disease that causes signs of early aging along with serious problems in brain function.
The study, led by...
These 3 things are the key to mental health in older people
As people grow older, mental health becomes just as important as physical health. Many people think of mental health simply as the absence of...
Popular Reports
If your left and right-brain age differently, you are more likely to have Alzheimer’s...
In a new study, researchers found that parts of the brain decline faster from age 30.
These brain changes are accelerated in people with Alzheimer's...
Scientists discover important cause of OCD in children
Researchers from Yale University have discovered a potential cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children, involving antibodies that attack specific brain cells known...
Magic mushroom microdosing could help improve mood, mental health
Scientists from the University of British Columbia found that tiny amounts of psychedelics (‘magic’ mushrooms) can impact mental health.
The research is published in Scientific...
Could “magic mushrooms” be a new depression treatment?
In a new study, researchers are exploring whether psychedelics or related compounds, could be a new treatment option for people with depression.
The research was...
Mid-life DASH diet may prevent cognitive decline in women
A recent study by NYU Grossman School of Medicine researchers presents compelling evidence linking diet during middle age to cognitive health later in life.
This...