Brain & Mind
B Vitamins May Help Lower Stubborn Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world and a major cause of heart disease and stroke.
For most...
Better Woodlands Linked to Better Mental Health
Living near trees and green space has often been linked with better well-being.
A large study from Scotland now suggests that improving local woodlands may...
Getting Lost May Be an Early Brain Warning
Memory loss is one of the best-known signs of dementia, but changes in thinking can appear in other ways.
One early warning may be something...
Finns May Live to 85, but Healthy Productive Years Are Far Fewer
People in Finland may live well into their 80s, but the number of years they can expect to spend in good health and functioning...
Common Infection May Worsen Memory After Brain Injury
A common bladder infection may make memory and thinking problems worse after a traumatic brain injury, according to new research in mice.
The findings suggest...
Your Aging Brain May Protect Language Better Than Other Skills
Aging does not affect every mental ability in the same way. While remembering information for a few seconds or quickly solving a new problem...
Cannabis May Bring Psychosis Forward by Years
Waiting until adulthood to use cannabis may not remove its possible mental health risks, according to a large new study.
Researchers found that cannabis users...
Estrogen Therapy Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
A form of hormone therapy used by many women after menopause may be linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a...
Brain Stimulation May Help Restore Speech
A serious brain injury can change much more than a person's ability to move.
It can also damage the brain pathways needed to speak clearly...
An Older-Looking Brain May Warn of Dementia
An MRI scan may reveal more about dementia risk than doctors can see with the naked eye.
A new study suggests that when a person's...
First Findings of Mirror-like Activity in Individual Human Neurons
In the early 1990s, researchers studying nonhuman primates discovered a population of brain cells they called "mirror neurons."
These specialized brain cells fired when the...
Screen Time May Boost Cognitive Function
Screens are often blamed for many problems in childhood, from poor sleep to less exercise. But new research from Finland suggests the picture may...
Popular Reports
Memory problems do not predict depression relapse
Many people who live with depression describe a frustrating feeling often called “brain fog.”
They may struggle to focus, forget information, lose mental sharpness, or...
Can AI chatbots save you from a mental health crisis?
Imagine someone sitting alone late at night, feeling hopeless and thinking about ending their life.
Instead of calling a friend or a helpline, they open...
Many people with bipolar disorders choose not to take their meds
In a recent study published in Psychological Medicine Journal, researchers found that people with bipolar disorder may not take their medication because of side...
These psychiatric symptoms may be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease, a condition most known for its impact on memory, actually casts a wider net of influence, affecting various aspects of cognitive and...
Some marijuana products may increase risk of schizophrenia, paranoia
In a new study, researchers found that high potency cannabis, when used daily, is strongly linked to the risk of psychotic disorders such as...