Brain & Mind
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...
Can Probiotics Help Reduce Depression in Older People?
Depression is not a normal part of aging, yet it affects millions of older adults around the world. Many older people experience sadness, loss...
Feeling Lonely May Age the Brain Faster and Shorten Your Life
Many older adults spend a lot of time by themselves. Some live alone after their children move away. Others lose a spouse or close...
Study Finds How to Switch Anxiety and Social Withdrawal On and Off
Scientists have discovered that a very small group of brain cells deep inside the brain may play a major role in anxiety, depression, and...
Popular Reports
Why people with PTSD relive lots of fear memories in sleep
In a study from Virginia Tech, scientists found out why people with PTSD relive lots of fear memories in sleep.
During periods of rapid eye...
Scientists find new biomarkers for brain health and blood vessel aging
A recent study by Northwestern Medicine, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, has made an important discovery about our brain health as we...
Eating fruits frequently may help prevent depression
In a new study from Aston University, scientists found that frequently eating fruits can make you feel better, while tasty but less healthy snacks...
Scientists find new brain markers of ADHD in children
In a study from Yale University, scientists found new brain markers of ADHD in children.
Funny women may satisfy men more in a romantic relationship
In a new study, researchers found that a woman who can make her partner laugh is more desirable in a long relationship.
The finding shows...