Brain & Mind
Can A Popular Sports Supplement Help Reduce Depression?
Creatine has been used for decades to help athletes build strength, but researchers are now exploring whether this familiar supplement might also support brain...
Study Finds Big Cause of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Scientists have developed a promising new way to study serious mental health conditions by growing tiny human brain-like tissues in a laboratory.
These small structures,...
Digital therapy reduces anxiety and depression in dementia caregivers
Looking after a family member with dementia can be one of the most rewarding but also one of the most stressful experiences in life.
Many...
Why Cannabis May Trigger Psychosis in Some People but Not Others
As cannabis becomes legal in more places around the world, questions about its long-term health effects have become increasingly important.
Millions of people use cannabis...
Scientists Discover Why Cannabis Raises Psychosis Risk
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is one of the most widely used drugs in the world. Some people use it for medical reasons, while...
This Sport Supplement Could Become a New Tool Against Depression
Creatine is one of the most popular sports supplements in the world. Many athletes and gym users take it to improve strength, power, and...
Can a Keto Diet Help People with Schizophrenia?
Serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar 1 disorder can have a major effect on a person's daily life.
People living with these conditions...
Healthy Eating May Boost Mental Wellbeing in Older People
The foods people choose every day may influence much more than their waistline or heart health. According to new research, diet may also affect...
This VR headset knows how you feel—and uses it to tell a powerful story
Imagine putting on a virtual reality (VR) headset, walking into a glowing nightclub, and being greeted by someone who smiles and says, "Hey, you...
Could Some Everyday Medicines Quietly Raise the Risk of Memory Loss?
Millions of people take medicines every day to manage common health problems such as allergies, high blood pressure, depression, motion sickness, and many other...
A Simple Way to Reduce Depression
Many people think journaling simply means writing about your day. However, scientists now believe that the way people write may be just as important...
Could an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Help Prevent Dementia?
A growing body of research suggests that the foods we eat may influence how well our brains age.
While there is still no cure for...
Popular Reports
These drugs for depression may increase risk of death, study finds
A new study has found that adults with depression who start treatment with newer antipsychotic medications may face a higher risk of death compared to those who add...
Most people with long COVID face stigma and discrimination
Scientists found most people living with long COVID experience some form of stigma directly related to their condition.
Natural ways to manage chronic anxiety
Chronic anxiety can feel overwhelming, but there are natural ways to help manage it and regain a sense of calm.
Anxiety is more than just...
Heavy alcohol drinking may harm your emotion functions
In a new study from Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, researchers found heavy alcohol drinking is linked to impairments in the ability to...
Women with mental problems have doubled risk of cervical cancer
Women with mental illness or substance abuse are less likely to get tested, which means they're more likely to develop cervical cancer.