Brain & Mind
Natural ways to calm anxiety in older people
Anxiety is something many older adults deal with. As people age, they often face changes in their health, lifestyle, or brain chemistry. These changes...
Why brain fog happens and what you can do about it
Many people use the term “brain fog” to describe a frustrating mental state where thinking feels slow, unclear, or exhausting.
It is not a medical...
Why chamomile tea is a natural powerhouse for sleep, stress, and heart health
Chamomile tea is one of the world’s most cherished herbal infusions, valued not only for its mild, naturally sweet flavor but also for its...
How long do people with spina bifida live? New study offers clearer answers
A new long-term study offers important insight into how long people with open spina bifida may live, and how factors such as mobility, feeding...
B vitamins, vitamin D may help prevent depression and anxiety
Scientists from Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás have found that B vitamins and vitamin D may help prevent or reduce symptoms of depression and...
ADHD drugs may work differently than we thought
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine challenges the long-held belief about how ADHD medications work.
Researchers found that common stimulant drugs like...
Natural ways to ease nerve pain from peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord.
It often causes pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness, especially in...
Struggling with focus or low mood? Omega-3s may help, studies suggest
When you think about staying sharp and focused, fish probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe it should be.
You've likely...
Lifelong mental stimulation could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s, study finds
Keeping the brain active from an early age may help protect memory and brain connections later in life, even in the presence of Alzheimer’s...
Deaths of despair were rising long before opioids
A new study suggests that a drop in church attendance among white, middle-aged Americans without college degrees may be partly responsible for the rise...
A mother’s diet may shape a child’s liver health for life
Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common in both adults and children, and scientists are trying to understand why some people develop it so...
Scientists discover a powerful nerve that slows heart aging
Keeping the heart healthy as we age is one of the biggest challenges in modern medicine. Heart disease remains a leading cause of illness...
Popular Reports
This common bowel disease linked to depression
In a new study, researchers found that depression is common in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
They found that depression was linked to more...
This blood pressure drug may increase suicide risk
A recent study has raised concerns about a potential link between a commonly prescribed type of blood pressure medication and an increased risk of...
Your brain cannot recharge if you use your phone on break
Using your phone on break during mentally challenging tasks doesn’t allow your brain to recharge effectively and may result in poorer performance, according to...
Effective depression treatment in older adults may reduce dementia risk
Researchers from UCL Psychology & Language Sciences have found that the effective use of talking therapies to treat depression in adults over 65 years...
One shot of this depression drug could reduce problem drinking
In a new study, researchers found that a one-off dose of ketamine could help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol intake.
They found that heavy drinkers...