Brain & Mind
How sleep apnea may harm your memory, attention, and decision-making
Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is a common condition that causes breathing to stop and start during sleep. This happens when the muscles in...
High salt intake could impair cognitive function in older people, study find
Researchers have discovered that a high intake of sodium and a high sodium to potassium ratio in the diet can increase the risk of...
How repeated concussions harm the brain
From football players to military personnel, people who suffer repeated head injuries often face serious long-term health issues.
These include problems with memory, mood, and...
How eating nuts could affect your cognitive ability
Have you ever thought about how what you eat can affect your brain?
It turns out that nuts, those small, crunchy snacks we often enjoy,...
This personality trait strongly linked to high blood pressure
High blood pressure is often known as a danger to the heart, but new research shows it might also affect your personality and mental...
Newer mental health drugs may raise death risk in depressed patients
A new study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has found that adults being treated for depression may face a higher risk of death...
Keto diet could support brain function in dementia, study finds
Scientists from Saint Louis University report that the ketogenic (keto) diet and related supplements may help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is...
Smartwatches could detect depression relapse weeks before symptoms return
A simple wearable device such as a smartwatch could one day help prevent the return of major depression by warning people weeks or even...
This soft light cap could transform hair-loss treatment
A new wearable device shaped like a simple cap may soon offer a more comfortable and convenient way to treat hair loss.
Researchers have developed...
Why having a crush can make you feel totally out of control
If you have ever had a crush that made you feel nervous, excited, distracted, or even a little irrational, you are not alone.
Psychologists say...
Ketamine shows fast relief for suicidal thoughts
A new study from Columbia University has found that ketamine, a drug often used to treat serious depression, can quickly help reduce suicidal thoughts.
What’s...
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...
Popular Reports
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...
Babies exposed to COVID in the womb have changes in brain development
Scientists from Spain found that babies born to mothers who suffered COVID-19 disease during pregnancy seem to exhibit differences in brain development at 6...
Research shows major cause of mental issues related to childhood stress
When children face difficult experiences like neglect or abuse, their bodies and brains can undergo significant stress.
This stress can disrupt brain development, which may...
How to spot borderline personality disorder
We all have trouble from time to time managing strong feelings or relationships. But for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), these are a...
Unhealthy gut linked to depression: Ground-breaking study and health warning
The New Trend: Probiotics and Mental Health
Recently, the term "microbiome" has caught a lot of attention in the world of wellness. You can hardly...