Brain & Mind
The Hidden Mental Health Cost of Daylight Saving Time
Most people think of daylight saving time as little more than an annoyance. Twice a year, clocks move forward or backward by one hour,...
Late Sleepers Face a Hidden Mental Health Challenge
Some people feel their best early in the morning. Others seem to come alive at night. Scientists refer to these differences as chronotypes, and...
Brain Exercises May Help Older Adults Handle Everyday Mental Challenges
For years, brain-training programs have advertised themselves as tools for improving memory, concentration, and overall brain health.
Millions of people have downloaded apps or completed...
Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Not Be Beneficial
Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in many countries. Millions of people take them to help manage depression, anxiety, and related mental...
Depression Drugs Provide Little Benefit Beyond 12 Months
For decades, antidepressants have been a cornerstone of treatment for depression and anxiety.
Doctors around the world prescribe these medications to help people manage emotional...
Why So Many People Are Struggling with Mental Health Problems
Mental health has become an increasingly important topic in recent years. Conversations about anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional well-being are now more common than...
Why Night Owls May Feel More Anxious: Study Points to Loneliness After Dark
Many people naturally prefer staying up late and sleeping later in the morning. These individuals are often called "night owls" or evening types.
While society...
Magic Mushroom Compound Could Help People Whose Depression Won’t Go Away
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects how people feel, think, and function in daily life.
While...
Major Surgery May Speed Up Memory Decline in Older People
For many older adults, major surgery can bring important benefits.
Procedures such as hip replacements can reduce pain and improve mobility, while abdominal surgeries can...
Which Depression Drugs Have the Fewest Side Effects?
Millions of people around the world take antidepressants to help manage depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
These medicines can make a major difference...
Quitting smoking could help protect your memory function
Many people know that smoking increases the risk of lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke. What is less widely known is that smoking can...
Could an arthritis drug help people with severe depression?
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of people.
It can cause persistent sadness, loss...
Popular Reports
How blood pressure may affect your personality and mental health
High blood pressure is usually thought of as a problem for the heart, but new research shows it might also affect the way people...
Sugary snacks can harm your mental health
Do you love sugary drinks, packaged snacks, and hot dogs?
A new study suggests you may want to think twice before making them a regular...
Common mental health drug may reduce COVID-19 symptoms
In a study from the University of Barcelona, scientists found that psychiatric medications can give some protection against COVID-19, with the common antidepressant fluvoxamine...
Children of problem drinkers more likely to marry problem drinkers
In a new study, researchers found that children of parents who have alcohol use disorder are more likely to get married under the age...
One in six people shows antidepressant withdrawal symptoms
Researchers have found that one in every six people who stop taking antidepressants may experience withdrawal symptoms, also known as discontinuation symptoms.
These symptoms can...