Brain & Mind
6 foods you can eat to support better mental health
Mental health is a vital part of overall wellbeing. It influences how we think, feel, behave, and connect with others, and it affects our...
Coffee may slow aging in people with mental illness
Drinking a maximum of 3–4 cups of coffee a day may slow the 'biological' aging of people with severe mental illness, by lengthening their...
Why Black Friday feels so stressful — and how to outsmart the shopping hype
As Black Friday approaches, shops and websites fill with flashing deals, countdown timers, and bold promises of massive savings.
For many people, the thrill of...
Mental health problems may double heart disease risk
Almost half of all Americans live with some form of heart disease, and about one in four lives with a mental health condition.
A new...
Stronger cannabis products linked to psychosis and addiction
A new review of nearly 100 studies has found that cannabis products with high levels of THC—the chemical that causes the “high”—are linked to...
How mindfulness may help prevent opioid addiction
Our bodies are always talking to us. When we are hungry, our stomachs growl.
When we’re cold, we shiver. When we feel pain, we try...
Can blood pressure drug beta-blockers increase depression risk?
A major new study from the Berlin Institute of Health has brought fresh insight into how beta-blockers—a common type of heart medicine—affect mental health.
This...
Scientists discover a brain chemical tied to trauma to depression
New research by neuroscientists from Columbia University and McGill University has found a brain chemical that may explain why some people who faced trauma...
Could a common blood pressure drug raise suicide risk?
A new study has raised an important health concern. It suggests that a certain type of blood pressure medicine might be linked to a...
The hidden dangers of anxiety drugs you need to know
A long time ago, scientists at Yale University began looking into a group of drugs called benzodiazepines.
These medicines were created to help people who...
Depression drug may cause long-term weight gain, study warns
A new study has found that people who take antidepressants are more likely to gain weight over time. In fact, those who take these...
Too much screen time may slow brain development and worsen ADHD symptoms in children
In today’s world, screens are everywhere. Children use them for learning, talking to friends, and having fun.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, young people have been...
Popular Reports
Air pollution may increase depression risk, study shows
In a study from Harvard University, scientists found there are harmful associations between long-term exposure to air pollution and an increased risk for late-life...
Music therapy shows promise for dementia patients
A new study suggests that music therapy could help improve care for people with dementia in NHS hospitals.
The treatment, called MELODIC, was tested on...
Eyes could show signs of ADHD and autism, study finds
Researchers from Flinders University have made a significant discovery that could simplify the diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and...
Addressing aging anxiety is a key to healthy aging
The United States is witnessing a demographic shift, with the Baby Boomer generation and those born before 1946 becoming the fastest-growing age group. By...
How food temperature affects your mental and gut health
A new study by researchers at San Diego State University has found that the temperature of the food and drinks we consume might affect...