Brain & Mind

Ketamine may offer fast relief for chronic fatigue, new study finds

A drug best known as an anesthetic and a fast-acting treatment for severe depression may also help reduce chronic fatigue, according to a small...

Smart earbuds could soon detect early signs of cognitive decline

Earbuds may soon do much more than play music or take phone calls. According to a new international study, the same devices millions of people...

Natural ways to calm anxiety in older people

Anxiety is something many older adults deal with. As people age, they often face changes in their health, lifestyle, or brain chemistry. These changes...

Why brain fog happens and what you can do about it

Many people use the term “brain fog” to describe a frustrating mental state where thinking feels slow, unclear, or exhausting. It is not a medical...

Why chamomile tea is a natural powerhouse for sleep, stress, and heart health

Chamomile tea is one of the world’s most cherished herbal infusions, valued not only for its mild, naturally sweet flavor but also for its...

How long do people with spina bifida live? New study offers clearer answers

A new long-term study offers important insight into how long people with open spina bifida may live, and how factors such as mobility, feeding...

B vitamins, vitamin D may help prevent depression and anxiety

Scientists from Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás have found that B vitamins and vitamin D may help prevent or reduce symptoms of depression and...

ADHD drugs may work differently than we thought

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine challenges the long-held belief about how ADHD medications work. Researchers found that common stimulant drugs like...

Natural ways to ease nerve pain from peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. It often causes pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness, especially in...

Struggling with focus or low mood? Omega-3s may help, studies suggest

When you think about staying sharp and focused, fish probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe it should be. You've likely...

Lifelong mental stimulation could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s, study finds

Keeping the brain active from an early age may help protect memory and brain connections later in life, even in the presence of Alzheimer’s...

Deaths of despair were rising long before opioids

A new study suggests that a drop in church attendance among white, middle-aged Americans without college degrees may be partly responsible for the rise...

Popular Reports

Fat cells help repair damaged nerves, study finds

Researchers at Leipzig University have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how damaged peripheral nerves can regenerate more effectively. Their study, published in the journal...

Effective treatments for anxiety disorders

Anxiety disorders are common mental health conditions that can significantly impact a person's daily life. They include conditions like generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic...

The brain’s secret ‘hunger switch’: How three neurons may control your urge to eat

Researchers have uncovered a surprisingly simple brain circuit involving just three neurons that may be key to understanding why and how we eat. This discovery...

Smoking increases your risk of depression, schizophrenia

Scientists from the University of Bristol found smoking increases the risk of developing schizophrenia by between 53% and 127% and of developing depression by...

How to trick-or-treat safely this Halloween

COVID-19 might have made this year extra scary, but it does not mean you have to give up on your favorite Halloween activities. An infectious...