Brain & Mind
These 3 things are the key to mental health in older people
As people grow older, mental health becomes just as important as physical health. Many people think of mental health simply as the absence of...
Common blood pressure drugs may increase suicide risk, study warns
Blood pressure medicines are widely used to protect people from serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage.
These medicines are often...
Study discovers a hidden cause of autism and schizophrenia
Scientists around the world are trying to better understand brain conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These conditions are complex and can affect...
Which depression drug has the fewest side effects?
Antidepressants can make a huge difference in the lives of people dealing with depression, anxiety, and other mood conditions.
They help balance chemicals in the...
New study shows hidden causes of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
For many years, scientists studying mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have focused mainly on genes and proteins. These are the building...
Can depression drug educe suicidal thoughts within hours?
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects how people feel, think, and act. For some people, it can become so severe that...
This personality trait linked to high blood pressure, study finds
High blood pressure is usually seen as a problem that affects the heart and blood vessels.
Most people know that it can increase the risk...
Meditation can change your brain within minutes, study finds
Just a few minutes of meditation may be enough to start changing your brain. A new study suggests that the effects of meditation begin...
This popular supplement may slow brain injury healing
Fish oil supplements are widely used around the world. Many people take them because they believe they support heart health and protect the brain.
These...
How high blood pressure may affect your emotional health, study finds
When people think about high blood pressure, they usually focus on its effects on the heart. It is well known that high blood pressure...
This depression drug may calm suicidal thoughts in just one day
A study from Columbia University has brought fresh hope for people struggling with severe depression and suicidal thoughts.
The research shows that ketamine, a drug...
Study links hormones, blood sugar, blood lipids, and BMI to depression and suicide
Depression is often seen as a problem of the mind. Many people think it is mainly about sadness, stress, or difficult life experiences.
However, scientists...
Popular Reports
Your heart rate could effectively predict your depression risk
In a recent study at Goethe University and elsewhere, researchers found that measuring changes in 24-hour heart rate can reliably indicate whether or not...
Could anxiety drugs be harming your memory function?
Benzodiazepines are medications often used to treat anxiety and sleep problems.
They work well in the short term and are commonly prescribed by doctors. But...
This depression drug may help prevent severe COVID-19, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that the antidepressant fluvoxamine appears to prevent COVID-19 infections from worsening and may help keep patients out of...
Scientists find new way to treat bipolar disorder depression
Researchers from the University of British Columbia have made a discovery that might change the way we deal with bipolar disorder.
They found that modern...
Dog owners may have higher risks of anxiety, depression
It is often believed that a close relationship between owners and their dogs can bring many mental health benefits to owners.
But in a study...