Brain & Mind

Why Scientists Are Warning People About Heavy Cannabis Use and Mental Health

For many young people, cannabis is seen as a normal part of social life. Some use it to relax after a stressful day, while...

If you’re feeling down, maybe don’t pet your cat

You come home after a stressful day and reach out to your cat for a bit of comfort. It hisses. Maybe takes a swipe. Or...

Three Genes That May Connect Autism, ADHD, Schizophrenia, and Other Brain Disorders

For many years, scientists have studied mental health and brain development disorders one by one. Conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar...

Anxiety in men can appear in unexpected ways

Anxiety is a universal feeling, something anyone can experience at any age. But anxiety is different for adult men, psychologists who study men’s mental health...

Why Middle Age Is Getting Harder for Many Americans

For many people, middle age is often seen as a time when life becomes more stable. Many adults have built careers, raised children, and...

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...

Popular Reports

6 phrases to help your child’s emotional development

Emotional competence is an important life skill. Children with a high level of emotional competence, tend to have more friends, do better at school,...

New PTSD Treatment Leaves Every Patient Symptom-Free

A new experimental treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, has shown remarkably promising results in a small early study. Researchers found that...

Why Daylight Saving Time Could Harm Your Brain Function

Daylight saving time is often viewed as a minor inconvenience. Twice a year, millions of people adjust their clocks by one hour and then...

Loneliness and social isolation linked to higher heart failure risk

Loneliness and social isolation have long been associated with various health risks, including cardiovascular disease. However, their specific connection to heart failure has remained...

Psychedelics may better treat depression and anxiety symptoms than prescription antidepressants for patients with...

In people with advanced cancer, psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, LSD and MDMA may significantly reduce the severity of depression and anxiety symptoms. Roughly 10% of...