Brain & Mind
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...
Fast Brain Stimulation May Ease Depression Quickly, but the Benefits May Fade
Depression affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is expected to become an even greater public health challenge over the coming decades.
While many...
Popular Reports
Can a playlist be your therapist? Balancing emotions through music
Music has the potential to change emotional states and can distract listeners from negative thoughts and pain. It has also been proven to help...
New AI could solve Rubik’s Cube faster than any human
The fastest people need about 50 moves to solve a Rubik’s Cube.
New AI takes about 20 moves, most of the time solving it...
Tingling and burning in your feet may signal this neuropathy disease
In a recent study, scientists found the number of people experiencing numbness, tingling and pain in their feet with no known cause has been...
Lifestyle interventions can reduce weight gain in people with psychosis
Psychosis is a severe mental disorder, in which thoughts and emotions are impaired and the patients lose their contact with external world.
People with psychosis...
Autism Social Differences Emerge Early But Can Change Considerably by Adulthood
Researchers from China and several international institutions have completed one of the largest reviews ever conducted on autism and social behavior.
Their findings suggest that...