Brain & Mind
Men more than three times as likely to die from a brain injury, study...
A recent analysis of U.S. mortality data has revealed the stark disparities in traumatic brain injury (TBI)-related deaths across different population groups.
The study, published...
Memory problems may be linked to blood vessel dysfunction in the brain
A recent study led by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) has uncovered a connection between mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dysfunction...
These depression drugs may increase death risk in older adults
A new study by researchers from Rutgers University and Columbia University has revealed an alarming connection between the use of newer antipsychotic medications and...
How to improve sleep and brain function in older adults
Scientists from Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China have found that combining a brain-stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) with...
How music can improve cognitive function in ADHD
If you’ve ever popped in your AirPods to focus in a noisy office, you’re not alone.
Almost 80% of adults listen to music while working,...
How eyes reveal the brain’s memory-making secrets
Cornell University researchers have uncovered a surprising link between pupil dynamics and the brain’s process of creating and storing long-lasting memories.
By studying mice, they...
8 facts about addiction and recovery
In 2021, the most recent data, shows overdose deaths in the United States rose to their highest point ever at over 100,000 deaths per...
Genetic risk of mental diseases may cause divorce, study finds
A recent study has uncovered a fascinating link between genetics and divorce risk. Researchers at Rutgers University analyzed the marital histories of millions of...
How social connections can help prevent depression after 50
As we grow older, maintaining a positive outlook on life can sometimes feel like a challenge. For many people over 50, depression becomes a...
Making sense of student loan repayment options
Student loans can feel like a heavy weight, especially when it’s time to start repaying them.
If you’re like millions of others who took out...
Epilepsy is linked to poor brain health, study finds
A recent study has revealed that epilepsy significantly affects brain health, including thinking, movement, and mental well-being.
The findings, published on December 31 in the Journal...
Hoarding disorder: Understanding the causes behind the clutter
Hoarding disorder is often portrayed as extreme messiness on reality TV, but it’s much more complicated than that. It’s a mental health condition that...
Popular Reports
Scientists develop new pill for postpartum depression
Postpartum depression, a condition occurring after childbirth, affects many new mothers, causing feelings of extreme sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion.
Zuranolone (commercially known as Zurzuvae) is...
These mental problems are soaring in COVID-19 pandemic
In a new survey, researchers found the levels of anxiety, addiction, suicidal thoughts are soaring in the pandemic.
They found about 41% of American adults...
Social isolation may be as harmful as high blood pressure, obesity
Humans are social animals. We might define ourselves as introverts, but the survival of our species rests on safety in community.
Loneliness unleashes excess stress...
What we get wrong about self-esteem: It’s built through actions, not words
Self-esteem is the sense of value we have for ourselves. It’s how we perceive ourselves: whether we think we are worthy and competent, whether...
How depression drugs could help treat bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a condition that causes people's moods to swing wildly between two extremes: highs and lows.
When someone with bipolar disorder is on...