Brain & Mind
How repeated concussions harm the brain
From football players to military personnel, people who suffer repeated head injuries often face serious long-term health issues.
These include problems with memory, mood, and...
How eating nuts could affect your cognitive ability
Have you ever thought about how what you eat can affect your brain?
It turns out that nuts, those small, crunchy snacks we often enjoy,...
This personality trait strongly linked to high blood pressure
High blood pressure is often known as a danger to the heart, but new research shows it might also affect your personality and mental...
Newer mental health drugs may raise death risk in depressed patients
A new study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has found that adults being treated for depression may face a higher risk of death...
Keto diet could support brain function in dementia, study finds
Scientists from Saint Louis University report that the ketogenic (keto) diet and related supplements may help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is...
Smartwatches could detect depression relapse weeks before symptoms return
A simple wearable device such as a smartwatch could one day help prevent the return of major depression by warning people weeks or even...
This soft light cap could transform hair-loss treatment
A new wearable device shaped like a simple cap may soon offer a more comfortable and convenient way to treat hair loss.
Researchers have developed...
Why having a crush can make you feel totally out of control
If you have ever had a crush that made you feel nervous, excited, distracted, or even a little irrational, you are not alone.
Psychologists say...
Ketamine shows fast relief for suicidal thoughts
A new study from Columbia University has found that ketamine, a drug often used to treat serious depression, can quickly help reduce suicidal thoughts.
What’s...
Ketamine may offer fast relief for chronic fatigue, new study finds
A drug best known as an anesthetic and a fast-acting treatment for severe depression may also help reduce chronic fatigue, according to a small...
Smart earbuds could soon detect early signs of cognitive decline
Earbuds may soon do much more than play music or take phone calls.
According to a new international study, the same devices millions of people...
Natural ways to calm anxiety in older people
Anxiety is something many older adults deal with. As people age, they often face changes in their health, lifestyle, or brain chemistry. These changes...
Popular Reports
How childhood trauma can affect your brain functions
A team of scientists from McGill University has found that exposure to childhood adversity is associated with an altered ability to process stressful challenges...
Mindfulness for your health: the benefits of living moment by moment
Paying attention to what’s going on right this second can be hard. We often spend more time thinking about what’s coming up in the...
People with depression are less likely to have children
Women are at their greatest risk for depression during their childbearing years.
In a study from the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies, scientists found depression...
Why eye contact is rare among people with autism
A hallmark of autism spectrum disorder, ASD, is the reluctance to make eye contact with others in natural conditions.
Feeling lonely may raise your risk of diabetes, study finds
New research shows that older adults who feel socially isolated may be more likely to develop diabetes and struggle with managing their blood sugar.
The...