Brain & Mind
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...
Single dose of magic mushroom may ease depression within days
A growing number of scientists are studying whether psychedelic substances could help treat mental health disorders.
One of the most researched substances is psilocybin, a...
Reading, music, and museums may help slow aging
Many people already know that exercise, healthy eating, and good sleep can help them stay healthier as they grow older.
But scientists are now finding...
Popular Reports
Strong stress in adolescence may increase high blood pressure and obesity risks later
A new study examined how feeling stressed from a young age can affect your health when you grow up.
It's important because it shows that...
This method can treat pain, depression and anxiety effectively
With the growing prevalence of chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and other symptom-based conditions, doctors are increasingly considering how to augment the care they can...
ADHD is linked to these unhealthy diets
In a recent study at Örebro Universitet in Sweden and elsewhere, researchers found there is a link between ADHD and dietary habits.
They found a...
Online therapy is as effective as standard care to treat mental diseases
New research from the University of York, in collaboration with ieso Digital Health Ltd and Dorset HealthCare University NHS Trust, has found that internet-delivered...
How to build social bonds to promote well-being
Strong, healthy relationships are important throughout your life.
Your social ties with family members, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and others impact your mental, emotional, and even...