Brain & Mind
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...
Could Exercise Be the Best Natural Treatment for Depression and Anxiety?
Depression and anxiety are among the most common health conditions in modern society. Millions of people around the world live with these problems every...
Could an Arthritis Drug Help Fight Depression?
Depression is much more than feeling sad. For many people, one of the most painful parts of depression is losing motivation. Simple tasks that...
Can Probiotics Help Reduce Depression in Older People?
Depression is not a normal part of aging, yet it affects millions of older adults around the world. Many older people experience sadness, loss...
Feeling Lonely May Age the Brain Faster and Shorten Your Life
Many older adults spend a lot of time by themselves. Some live alone after their children move away. Others lose a spouse or close...
Popular Reports
Writing by hand may help improve memory
In a new study, researchers found that writing on physical paper can lead to more brain activity when remembering the information an hour later.
Contrary...
Mental health screening may help detect heart disease risk
A recent study highlights the efficacy of psychological distress screening as a means to assess a patient's risk for cardiovascular disease.
This method, which utilizes...
How music training can help improve cognitive function
Musical people seem to have a special advantage when it comes to focusing in noisy environments.
A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the...
Secondhand smoke steals millions of healthy years from children worldwide
Every year, children around the world lose millions of healthy life years because of secondhand smoke.
New research presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress...
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...