Brain & Mind
How to spot the warning signs of financial abuse
Financial abuse is one of the most common yet least visible forms of abuse in family and domestic violence.
It happens when one person controls,...
How social isolation deepens depression in older adults
Depression is a serious condition that affects many people around the world. It is one of the top reasons people become disabled, especially those...
Smoking strongly linked to depression, study finds
A large new study in Germany has confirmed that people who smoke or have smoked in the past are more likely to experience depression...
What is the major cause of hoarding?
When most people hear about hoarding, they often think of extreme cases shown on reality TV—homes filled with piles of things, rooms that are...
1 in 6 people suffers from withdrawal symptoms when quitting depression drugs
Many people take antidepressants to manage depression or anxiety. These medicines can be very helpful. But what happens when someone wants to stop taking...
Why PTSD is much more than fear
When most people think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they imagine symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and feeling constantly on edge.
These are the fear-based symptoms...
Heavy metals may worsen ADHD symptoms in children
Children with ADHD often show signs like being very active, acting without thinking, or having trouble paying attention. In Catalonia, Spain, about 6% of...
Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles – a neurologist explains how...
If you have ever lifted a weight, you know the routine: challenge the muscle, give it rest, feed it and repeat. Over time, it...
Millions of Americans microdose ‘magic mushroom’ compounds
Psychedelics are becoming more popular in the United States, but not always for the reasons people might expect.
A new study from the RAND Corporation...
Why U.S. middle-aged adults report more loneliness and poor health than peers abroad
People born in the 1960s and early 1970s in the United States are experiencing more loneliness, depression, memory problems, and physical weakness than earlier...
Can some mental health drugs make depression worse?
A new study from Rutgers University and Columbia University has found something worrying. It shows that some people with depression may face a higher...
Exercise may be just as effective as therapy for depression
Around 280 million people worldwide suffer from depression. Many of them turn to therapy or antidepressant medications for help.
But a new review from researchers...
Popular Reports
Obesity, other factors may speed up brain aging
The brains of middle-age adults may be aging prematurely if they have obesity or other factors linked to cardiovascular disease, new research has found.
Almost...
Air pollution linked to higher risk of depression and anxiety
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry reveals a concerning link between long-term exposure to air pollutants and an increased risk of developing depression...
Psychedelic drugs may provide long-time mood benefits, Yale study shows
In a new study, researchers found that people who had recently used psychedelics such as psilocybin report a sustained improvement in mood and feeling...
How drinking with friends affects your brain
Having a drink with friends at happy hour often makes you feel more sociable, upbeat, and happy.
But drinking alone can sometimes lead to feelings...
Troubled relationships may double depression and anxiety risks
In a new study, researchers found that some forms of domestic violence double victims' risk of depression and anxiety disorders later in life.
The research...