Brain & Mind

Why losing joy may be the most serious symptom of depression

Depression is often described as a deep feeling of sadness. However, for many people, the most painful part is not sadness at all. It is...

Loneliness impacts memory, but not long-term brain declines

Loneliness has become a growing concern around the world, especially among older adults. Many people worry that feeling alone may lead to faster memory...

Can vitamin D help prevent dementia decades later?

Dementia is a growing concern around the world, especially as people live longer. It affects memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out daily...

How your wearable devices could help spot depression early

Depression is a serious condition that affects how people feel, think, and live their daily lives. It can cause sadness, tiredness, poor sleep, and...

Your phone may detect depression much earlier than you do, study suggests

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects millions of people and can make everyday life feel...

Why mental and physical illness may be more connected than we thought

For a long time, people have believed that mental illness and physical illness are two completely different things. Doctors often treat them separately, and they...

Dangerous withdrawal symptoms to watch when you stop depression drugs

Antidepressants are widely used medicines that help many people manage depression and anxiety. For some people, these medicines can improve mood, reduce stress, and...

Scientists create printed neurons that communicate with real brain cells

Scientists have created artificial neurons that can communicate directly with real brain cells, opening the door to new medical devices and more efficient computing. In...

Feeling lonely may hurt memory early, but not speed up cognitive decline, study finds

As people grow older, many begin to worry about memory loss and mental decline. Scientists have long tried to understand what factors might increase...

Childhood inflammation may quietly cause autism and mental diseases

Scientists are working hard to understand how brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia begin. These conditions often start early in life and can...

Scientists discover new disease linked to early aging and brain problems

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown genetic disease that causes signs of early aging along with serious problems in brain function. The study, led by...

These 3 things are the key to mental health in older people

As people grow older, mental health becomes just as important as physical health. Many people think of mental health simply as the absence of...

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Extreme heat may increase cognitive decline in these people

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New 'human brain_cloud interface’ may help you gain knowledge via thought

New ‘human brain/cloud interface’ could help you gain knowledge via thought

In a new study, researchers have predicted that a future 'human brain/cloud interface’ can help people access to the world's knowledge and artificial intelligence...