Brain & Mind

Study discovers a hidden cause of autism and schizophrenia

Scientists around the world are trying to better understand brain conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. These conditions are complex and can affect...

Which depression drug has the fewest side effects?

Antidepressants can make a huge difference in the lives of people dealing with depression, anxiety, and other mood conditions. They help balance chemicals in the...

New study shows hidden causes of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

For many years, scientists studying mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have focused mainly on genes and proteins. These are the building...

Can depression drug educe suicidal thoughts within hours?

Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects how people feel, think, and act. For some people, it can become so severe that...

This personality trait linked to high blood pressure, study finds

High blood pressure is usually seen as a problem that affects the heart and blood vessels. Most people know that it can increase the risk...

Meditation can change your brain within minutes, study finds

Just a few minutes of meditation may be enough to start changing your brain. A new study suggests that the effects of meditation begin...

This popular supplement may slow brain injury healing

Fish oil supplements are widely used around the world. Many people take them because they believe they support heart health and protect the brain. These...

How high blood pressure may affect your emotional health, study finds

When people think about high blood pressure, they usually focus on its effects on the heart. It is well known that high blood pressure...

This depression drug may calm suicidal thoughts in just one day

A study from Columbia University has brought fresh hope for people struggling with severe depression and suicidal thoughts. The research shows that ketamine, a drug...

Study links hormones, blood sugar, blood lipids, and BMI to depression and suicide

Depression is often seen as a problem of the mind. Many people think it is mainly about sadness, stress, or difficult life experiences. However, scientists...

Meditation needs just 3 minutes to calm your mind

Many people believe that meditation takes a long time to show results, but new research suggests the opposite. A recent study has found that the...

These simple things help seniors achieve full mental health

Mental health in older age is often discussed in terms of illness, such as depression or anxiety. However, a new study suggests that this...

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Why depressed people find it harder to quit smoking

It is not easy to quit smoking, and this is especially true for depressed people. Recent studies shows that the cessation rates are consistently...

Dog owners, but not cat owners, may have lower risk of disability

In a new study from National Institute for Environmental Studies, researchers found that seniors who own a dog may be at lower risk of...
This may be the cause of mid-life crises

This may be the cause of mid-life crises

In a new study, a researcher found that feeling pressured by advertisers and self-help gurus to live a better life could lead to mid-life...

Loneliness is making us physically sick, but social prescribing can treat it

Social isolation and loneliness are increasingly becoming societal problems, as they contribute to polarization and affect our physical health. Mental health professionals, community advocates and...

This mental problem may triple stroke risk

People with obsessive-compulsive disorder may be more than three times as likely as those without it to have a stroke caused by a blood...