Brain & Mind
Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Raise Risk of Sudden Heart Death
Sudden cardiac death is one of the most serious heart-related emergencies. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly, often without much warning.
In...
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...
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...
Popular Reports
How to reduce loneliness, according to science
Free time is sometimes idealized, but research shows free time can sometimes be unhealthy by increasing loneliness.
Scientists from Penn State and elsewhere found that...
Birth control pills may harm women’s mental health
A groundbreaking study from the University of Copenhagen reveals a concerning link between adolescent use of the contraceptive pill and increased risk of depression...
Four habits of happy people – as recommended by a psychologist
What makes you happy? Maybe it’s getting up early to see the sunrise, hanging out with family and friends on a weekend, or going...
How mindfulness can boost happiness in relationships
What if paying more attention to the present moment could make us happier in our romantic relationships?
A recent study from the Université de Montréal...
Could a pill help prevent a leading cause of childhood mortality?
Across much of the world, childhood diarrhea is a major killer.
Could a probiotic pill somehow be engineered to help stop the scourge in its...