Brain & Mind

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...

Could Exercise Be the Best Natural Treatment for Depression and Anxiety?

Depression and anxiety are among the most common health conditions in modern society. Millions of people around the world live with these problems every...

Could an Arthritis Drug Help Fight Depression?

Depression is much more than feeling sad. For many people, one of the most painful parts of depression is losing motivation. Simple tasks that...

Popular Reports

Scientists develop new tool that counts brain lesions in seconds

Texas! Famous for cowboys, barbecues, and... brain science? You heard that right! The smarty pants at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San...

Unhappy family or trauma in childhood can harm health in older age

Most of us are aware that a rough childhood can cause many health problems for a person when they become a young or middle-aged...

Social isolation, loneliness may raise your risk of heart failure

Scientists have found that social isolation and loneliness are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease, but less has been known about their specific connection...

How grief rewires the brain and can affect health – and what to do...

Grief is a common, if not universal, human experience. But that doesn't make it simple. It's psychological, but it affects people physically. It's a matter...

The link between diabetes and mood problems you need to know

Living with diabetes is not just about managing blood sugar levels; it's also about handling the emotional roller coaster that often accompanies this chronic...