Brain & Mind
Common Depression Drug May Start Easing Key Symptoms in Just 2 Weeks
Sertraline is one of the most widely prescribed medicines for depression and anxiety. It belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake...
Study Shows Parks And Birdsong Can Lift Your Mood
A simple walk in a park may do more for your mood than you realize. Researchers at North Carolina State University have found that...
Birdsong and Green Spaces May Be the Best Ways to Boost Mental Health
Spending time in nature has long been linked to better mental health, but scientists are still learning exactly why.
A new study from North Carolina...
Long-Term Use of Depression Drug May Make It Much Harder to Stop
People who take antidepressants for more than two years may be much more likely to have withdrawal symptoms when they try to stop, according...
Common Constipation Drug Could Improve Memory in Depression
Many people think recovery from depression means feeling happier again.
However, for many patients, problems with memory, attention, and concentration continue for months or even...
This Constipation Drug May Clear Brain Fog in Depression
Depression is more than feeling sad.
Many people continue to struggle with poor memory, trouble concentrating, and mental "brain fog" even after their mood has...
Can Everyday Foods Help Protect Your Brain? Scientists Say Plant Compounds Show Promise
Can Everyday Foods Help Protect Your Brain? Scientists Say Plant Compounds Show Promise
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions...
Scientists Discover a Possible Reason Some Brains Grow Old Too Soon
Growing older affects every part of the body, including the brain. Most people experience gradual changes in memory and thinking as they age.
These changes...
Cultural Activities May Help Your Body Stay Younger, Study Suggests
Getting older is something everyone experiences, but people do not all age at the same speed. Two people who are both 70 years old...
Heavy Drinking Is Rising Among Women—and Researchers Found One Possible Reason
Excessive alcohol use among women has been increasing in recent years, raising concerns for doctors and public health experts.
Heavy drinking can damage the liver,...
Depression Treatment Shows Early Promise but Longer Therapy May Be Needed
Depression Treatment Shows Early Promise but Longer Therapy May Be Needed
Major depressive disorder is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. It affects...
Loneliness May Hurt Your Health More Than You Think
Feeling lonely is more than an unpleasant emotion. A major new study suggests it may have a powerful effect on mental health, well-being, and...
Popular Reports
Deep brain stimulation may treat severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
In a study from Baylor College of Medicine, scientists found deep brain stimulation can halve the symptoms of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD as...
Healthy eating habits in childhood may lower risk of adult obesity and heart disease
In a new statement, researchers say that how children are fed may be just as important as what they are fed.
The statement is the...
Depression drugs help reduce anxiety, study confirms
A new review confirms that antidepressants can effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), at least in the short term. However, there is...
This type of blood pressure drugs may raise suicide risk
A new study has raised concerns about a possible connection between a common type of blood pressure medicine and a higher risk of suicide.
The...
Conflicts with fathers and friends can make you age faster
A new study from the University of Virginia has found that teenagers who often act in angry or aggressive ways may age faster later...