Brain & Mind

Why Scientists Are Warning People About Heavy Cannabis Use and Mental Health

For many young people, cannabis is seen as a normal part of social life. Some use it to relax after a stressful day, while...

If you’re feeling down, maybe don’t pet your cat

You come home after a stressful day and reach out to your cat for a bit of comfort. It hisses. Maybe takes a swipe. Or...

Three Genes That May Connect Autism, ADHD, Schizophrenia, and Other Brain Disorders

For many years, scientists have studied mental health and brain development disorders one by one. Conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar...

Anxiety in men can appear in unexpected ways

Anxiety is a universal feeling, something anyone can experience at any age. But anxiety is different for adult men, psychologists who study men’s mental health...

Why Middle Age Is Getting Harder for Many Americans

For many people, middle age is often seen as a time when life becomes more stable. Many adults have built careers, raised children, and...

Cats or Dogs: Which Pets Really Improve Your Mood

People have argued for years about whether cats or dogs make better pets. Some people love dogs because they are playful, loyal, and enjoy...

Think you’d never eat bugs? A study suggests you might actually enjoy them

For many people, the idea of eating insects sounds unpleasant. Bugs are often associated with dirt or something strange and unfamiliar. But new research suggests...

This Walking Style May Reduce Depression in 5 Weeks

Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can...

Study Finds a Hidden Cause of Autism and Schizophrenia

Scientists around the world are trying to better understand mental health and brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease. Over the past few...

Some Video Games May Reduce Loneliness and Increase Resilience

Video games are often criticized for keeping people glued to screens and isolated from the real world. Many parents and health experts have worried that...

A Surprising Link Between Fasting, Gut Bacteria, and Depression

The idea that our stomach and our brain are connected may sound surprising, but scientists are increasingly finding evidence that the two are closely...

Daily Cannabis Use May Greatly Harm Mental Health

Cannabis has become more widely accepted in many parts of the world in recent years. Some countries and regions have legalized its use for medical...

Popular Reports

Excess body fat may increase your risk of depression

In a new study, researchers found carrying excess body fat could increase the risk of depression. The found the more fat, the greater the probability...

Want More Attention on LinkedIn? Try Celebrating Other People Instead of Yourself

Many people use LinkedIn to share career updates, promote achievements, and build professional connections. But according to new research from The University of Texas at...

ChatGPT can’t think – consciousness is something entirely different to today’s AI

There has been shock around the world at the rapid rate of progress with ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence created with what’s known as large language...

How the brain manages eating: New study reveals the key role of neurons

A new study by researchers from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has uncovered how the brain carefully controls our food intake by dividing it into different...

People can treat depression with home-based brain stimulation

Researchers have found that a device delivering direct brain stimulation, known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), is a safe and effective way to...