Brain & Mind
Chronic pain linked to high rates of depression and anxiety, global study shows
A major new study has revealed just how closely chronic pain is linked to mental health struggles like depression and anxiety — and the...
How blood pressure may affect your personality and mental health
High blood pressure is usually thought of as a problem for the heart, but new research shows it might also affect the way people...
Hearing aids and implants may improve mental health and life span
A new study has shown that hearing aids and cochlear implants don’t just improve hearing—they also help people feel more socially connected and less...
Avoid bad breath, don’t pick partners when drunk: Ancient dating tips to find modern...
To love and be loved is something most people want in their lives.
In the modern world, we often see stories about the difficulties of...
Legal wrangling over estate of Jimmy Buffett turns his widow’s huge inheritance into a...
Lawyers often tell their clients that everyone should have a will that clearly states who should inherit their assets after they die.
But even having...
These healthy habits may lower dementia risk, even if you’re genetically at risk
Dementia is not just one disease—it’s a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and behavior in ways that can interfere with daily life.
It...
Parkinson’s drug shows promise for hard-to-treat depression
A drug commonly used for Parkinson’s disease, called pramipexole, has shown strong results in helping people with depression that hasn’t improved with standard treatments....
Healing the mind: mental health support for cancer patients
Cancer is more than just a physical illness. For many people, the emotional and mental toll of cancer can be just as heavy as...
Warning signs of depression in women
Clinical depression is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities. While it can happen to...
Mind over fingers: New brain tech lets users control robotic hand by thought
Imagine moving a robotic hand just by thinking. Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have taken a big step toward making that a reality—without the...
How your brain secretly maps friendships to spread gossip safely
Have you ever wondered how people manage to gossip without getting caught?
A new study by cognitive neuroscientists at Brown University reveals that our brains...
How to live with high-functioning anxiety
High-functioning anxiety is a term used to describe people who appear successful and calm on the outside but often feel very anxious, overwhelmed, or...
Popular Reports
AI can detect early signs of depression on social media, study finds
Research recently published in the International Journal of Data Analysis Techniques and Strategies has shed light on the potential for machine learning in mental...
A bad childhood may increase risks of heart and blood vessel diseases
Children who experience adversity are at increased risk of developing diseases of the heart or blood vessels in early adulthood.
Feeling depressed? Doing this may help
Scientists found people suffering from symptoms of depression or anxiety may help heal themselves by doing good deeds for others.
New anti-depression drug may also treat alcohol use disorder
In a study from Scripps Research, scientists found an experimental antidepressant compound with a potentially unique mechanism of action may also be effective against...
Mind-controlled nanoscale robots can deliver drugs in the brain
Controlled drug delivery systems aim to improve the spatial (where) and temporal resolution (when) of therapeutic molecules. However, the temporal resolution is very challenging...