Brain & Mind
Anxiety in men can appear in unexpected ways
Anxiety is a universal feeling, something anyone can experience at any age.
But anxiety is different for adult men, psychologists who study men’s mental health...
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...
Popular Reports
Recent study shows a major cause of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Scientists from Yale University found antibodies that bind to particular brain cells called interneurons could cause OCD.
The finding shows an important cause of mental...
Half of U.S. children with mental diseases are not treated
In a new study, researchers found that nearly 7.7 million children and teens in the country – about one in seven – have at...
Social isolation puts women at higher risk of high blood pressure
It's no secret that loneliness and social isolation have a negative impact on the mental and physical health of older adults.
Now, researchers at the...
High smoking dependence and depression link to each other
According to Mayo Clinic, nicotine dependence occurs when you need nicotine and can't stop using it. Nicotine is the chemical in tobacco that makes it...
Long-term depression drug use may increase heart death
Sudden cardiac death is one of the most frightening medical events because it happens quickly and often without warning.
It occurs when the heart suddenly...