A person’s hand strength may say much more about their health than most people realize. According to a major international study, people with weaker...

Scientists have created a smartphone game that may help identify depression in just a few minutes. The game is based on how people react to...

Growing older is a natural part of life, but scientists are increasingly trying to understand why some people seem to age more slowly than...

Apps that let people share their real-time location have become a normal part of everyday life for millions of people. Whether it’s checking if a...

Scientists at the University of Exeter have made an important discovery about how the human brain develops from the earliest stages of life through...

Engineers at Northwestern University have created a small wearable device that can detect stress hidden deep inside the body, even before a person may...

A growing number of scientists are studying whether psychedelic substances could help treat mental health disorders. One of the most researched substances is psilocybin, a...

Many people already know that exercise, healthy eating, and good sleep can help them stay healthier as they grow older. But scientists are now finding...

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. Millions of people struggle with sadness, loss of interest, low energy,...

Depression is one of the most serious health conditions affecting people today. Although many people think depression simply means feeling sad, the illness can...

Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats in the world. Millions of people die each year from heart attacks, strokes, heart failure,...

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is attracting growing attention from scientists, doctors, and patients searching for better mental health treatments. Substances such as psilocybin, found in certain mushrooms,...

In a new study, researchers found that a gratitude intervention will not help people feel less depressed or anxious. The research was conducted by a...

We’ve all heard that exercise is good for us. Experts recommend getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. This can include...

A recent study by food scientists at Zhejiang University in China has found that frequent consumption of fried foods, particularly fried potatoes, is linked...

Women are at their greatest risk for depression during their childbearing years. In a study from the Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies, scientists found depression...

Our brains are quite fascinating. They control how we think, learn, and react to the things around us. But how does the brain work?