Brain & Mind
Simple handgrip test could show early depression signs
A simple hand squeeze test may offer surprising clues about a person’s mental health, according to a large new study published in the Journal...
This brain nutrient may play a hidden role in anxiety
Scientists are learning more than ever about how the brain works, but anxiety disorders remain one of the most difficult mental health conditions to...
This smartphone game may detect depression in just minutes
Researchers have developed a simple smartphone game that may help doctors identify depression much faster and more easily than traditional methods.
The new tool focuses...
Lack of this nutrient may increase risk of anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders affect millions of people around the world and are among the most common mental health conditions today.
Many people experience anxiety from time...
Scientists find hidden link between heavy cannabis use and mental illness
Cannabis, also called marijuana or weed, is now one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Millions of people use it for...
Long-term depression drug use may increase risk of sudden heart death
Sudden cardiac death is one of the most frightening medical emergencies because it often happens without warning.
It occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating...
Could your hand strength reveal your depression risk?
A person’s hand strength may say much more about their health than most people realize. According to a major international study, people with weaker...
Three-minute video game could help detect depression
Scientists have created a smartphone game that may help identify depression in just a few minutes.
The game is based on how people react to...
Could art, music, and reading help you stay younger?
Growing older is a natural part of life, but scientists are increasingly trying to understand why some people seem to age more slowly than...
How location-sharing apps are quietly changing modern relationships
Apps that let people share their real-time location have become a normal part of everyday life for millions of people.
Whether it’s checking if a...
Scientists uncover big cause of autism and schizophrenia before birth
Scientists at the University of Exeter have made an important discovery about how the human brain develops from the earliest stages of life through...
New wearable device can detect hidden stress before you feel it
Engineers at Northwestern University have created a small wearable device that can detect stress hidden deep inside the body, even before a person may...
Popular Reports
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...
Coping with heartbreak ahead of Valentine’s Day? You’re not alone
The agonizing feeling of a recent heartbreak might sting a little harder on Valentine's Day, and while this sensation might seem never-ending, healing from...
The hidden truth behind hoarding disorder
Many people only learn about hoarding disorder from reality TV shows, where homes are shown overflowing with objects and extreme clutter.
But these dramatic scenes...
Ultrasound shows promise in treating mental health disorders
A groundbreaking study from the University of Plymouth suggests that transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) could significantly impact brain function and potentially pave the way...
Common anti-inflammatory drugs could reduce depression effectively
Around a third of people who are clinically depressed don’t respond well to the current drug and talking therapies, and drug side effects are...