Brain & Mind
Frailty and depression together may greatly raise dementia risk
A large international study has found that when older adults have both physical frailty and depression, their risk of developing dementia rises sharply.
The researchers...
How depression and anxiety may increase your risk of heart disease
A new study from Mass General Brigham reveals that people with depression and anxiety may be at higher risk of developing heart disease—and stress...
Some depression drugs may raise death risk, study warns
A new study by researchers at Rutgers University and Columbia University has found a serious link between the use of newer antipsychotic medications and...
Falling church attendance is linked to increase of ‘deaths of despair’
A new study suggests that fewer people going to church—especially among white, middle-aged Americans without college degrees—may be connected to the rise in "deaths...
How gut diseases can affect your mental health
Living with gut problems like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis can be difficult, both physically and emotionally.
These conditions are part of a group called...
Heart disease and depression share inflammation pathways
A major scientific project in Europe, called TO_AITION, has just finished in December 2025. The project aimed to understand why heart disease and depression...
“Magic mushrooms” may help treat OCD better than cannabis
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a mental health condition where people experience unwanted, repeated thoughts and feel the need to do certain actions over...
Feeling left out may age your brain faster, new study finds
New research from the University of St Andrews has found a direct link between social isolation and faster memory and thinking decline in older...
A 30-minute online course can help ease anxiety
A quick online course that takes just 20 to 30 minutes can help young adults become more comfortable with uncertainty and reduce their anxiety...
Hearing loss and tinnitus linked to poorer mental and social health
A new study from China has found that age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and tinnitus are linked to worse physical, mental, and social health in...
A break from alcohol in January can improve your mood, sleep and health
As a new year begins, more and more people are choosing to take part in “Dry January,” a month where they stop drinking alcohol.
This...
The root cause of depression you need to know
Depression is a serious mental health issue that affects millions of people around the world. It’s more than just feeling sad or having a...
Popular Reports
Beyond love: How the ‘cuddle hormone’ shapes friendships
Oxytocin is often called the “love hormone” or “cuddle hormone,” famous for its role in feelings of closeness during sex, childbirth, breastfeeding, and affectionate...
Air pollution harms the brain and mental health, too
People who breathe polluted air experience changes within the brain regions that control emotions.
Depression and anxiety linked to lower levels of heart health
In a new study from Emory University, researchers found younger adults with depression or anxiety may be more likely to have lower levels of...
Obesity and addictions may overlap a lot, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that people with obesity behave somewhat like people with addictions to alcohol or drugs.
But obesity is also a...
Social media use during COVID-19 pandemic linked to higher risk of depression
The COVID-19 pandemic has rewritten social media usage habits:
People spend more time on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and more often, they post pictures and...