Brain & Mind
Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Raise Risk of Sudden Heart Death
Sudden cardiac death is one of the most serious heart-related emergencies. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly, often without much warning.
In...
Why Daylight Saving Time Could Harm Your Brain Function
Daylight saving time is often viewed as a minor inconvenience. Twice a year, millions of people adjust their clocks by one hour and then...
The Hidden Mental Health Cost of Daylight Saving Time
Most people think of daylight saving time as little more than an annoyance. Twice a year, clocks move forward or backward by one hour,...
Late Sleepers Face a Hidden Mental Health Challenge
Some people feel their best early in the morning. Others seem to come alive at night. Scientists refer to these differences as chronotypes, and...
Brain Exercises May Help Older Adults Handle Everyday Mental Challenges
For years, brain-training programs have advertised themselves as tools for improving memory, concentration, and overall brain health.
Millions of people have downloaded apps or completed...
Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Not Be Beneficial
Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in many countries. Millions of people take them to help manage depression, anxiety, and related mental...
Depression Drugs Provide Little Benefit Beyond 12 Months
For decades, antidepressants have been a cornerstone of treatment for depression and anxiety.
Doctors around the world prescribe these medications to help people manage emotional...
Why So Many People Are Struggling with Mental Health Problems
Mental health has become an increasingly important topic in recent years. Conversations about anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional well-being are now more common than...
Why Night Owls May Feel More Anxious: Study Points to Loneliness After Dark
Many people naturally prefer staying up late and sleeping later in the morning. These individuals are often called "night owls" or evening types.
While society...
Magic Mushroom Compound Could Help People Whose Depression Won’t Go Away
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects how people feel, think, and function in daily life.
While...
Major Surgery May Speed Up Memory Decline in Older People
For many older adults, major surgery can bring important benefits.
Procedures such as hip replacements can reduce pain and improve mobility, while abdominal surgeries can...
Which Depression Drugs Have the Fewest Side Effects?
Millions of people around the world take antidepressants to help manage depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
These medicines can make a major difference...
Popular Reports
Sunshine, rather than temperature, pollution, or rain, matters a lot to our mental health
Sunshine matters. A lot.
The idea isn't exactly new, but according to a recent BYU study, when it comes to your mental and emotional health,...
More social media use linked to higher depression risk
In a new study, researchers found that social media use is linked to the development of depression.
The research was conducted by a team at...
Taking care of mental health before surgery may improve recovery, study finds
Depression does not only affect the mind; it can also seriously impact the body.
It has been linked to poor sleep, weaker immunity, and even...
Cancer and your mental health: Tips from an expert in oncology and psychiatry
It's hard to talk about a cancer diagnosis without thinking about the emotions that can be involved: fear, anxiety, anger, shame.
Even those who seem...
Kids with heart rhythm problems more likely to have ADHD, anxiety and depression
Children and teens with abnormal heart rhythms are more likely to have depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, according to...