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
How to treat and deal with ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a condition that often begins between ages 3 and 6, according to the National Institute of Mental...
How “good” cholesterol protects the brain in middle age
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have uncovered a new role for high-density lipoprotein (HDL), often called "good" cholesterol, in protecting brain health during...
Children’s laughter may boost mental health in older people
Have you ever noticed the happiness that fills a room when a child enters? Their laughter and curiosity can light up even the dullest...
This type of blood pressure drugs may raise suicide risk
A new study has raised concerns about a possible connection between a common type of blood pressure medicine and a higher risk of suicide.
The...
Scientists create printed neurons that communicate with real brain cells
Scientists have created artificial neurons that can communicate directly with real brain cells, opening the door to new medical devices and more efficient computing.
In...