Brain & Mind

Friendly AI robots may help reduce children’s anxiety at doctor visits, study finds

For many young children, a visit to the doctor's office can be stressful. They may worry about getting a shot, having blood taken, or meeting...

The 5 Most Addictive Drugs: How They Take Control of the Brain

Addiction is not simply a lack of willpower. It is a long-term medical condition that changes the way the brain works. When a person becomes...

Nordic Walking Could Ease Depression in Just a Few Weeks

Many people think of walking as a gentle activity that mainly benefits the heart and muscles. However, scientists are increasingly discovering that physical activity...

A Daily Probiotic May Ease Depression and Anxiety in Older People

Scientists are increasingly discovering that mental health may be influenced by much more than the brain alone. One surprising area of research focuses on the...

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...

Popular Reports

Why do some people experience more mood swings?

What is Neuroticism? Do you know how our feelings change all the time? Some people have more mood swings than others, and this is often...

Adult ADHD linked to many health problems, study finds

In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, researchers found adults with ADHD are at higher risk of a wide range of physical conditions, including...

New evidence COVID-19 typically mild for kids

In a new study, researchers found new evidence that children infected with COVID-19 have less severe symptoms than adults with the coronavirus. The team analyzed...

COVID-19 pandemic has little to no effect on intimate relationships, shows study

When the COVID-19 pandemic brought many couples into the close quarters of quarantine and lockdown, many researchers wondered whether the effect would be more...
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ADHD may increase the use of social networking sites while driving

Attention deficit/Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental impairment that normally develops before the age of 7. ADHD symptoms include high distractibility, poor sustained attention, and...