Brain & Mind
This Constipation Drug May Clear Brain Fog in Depression
Depression is more than feeling sad.
Many people continue to struggle with poor memory, trouble concentrating, and mental "brain fog" even after their mood has...
Can Everyday Foods Help Protect Your Brain? Scientists Say Plant Compounds Show Promise
Can Everyday Foods Help Protect Your Brain? Scientists Say Plant Compounds Show Promise
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions...
Scientists Discover a Possible Reason Some Brains Grow Old Too Soon
Growing older affects every part of the body, including the brain. Most people experience gradual changes in memory and thinking as they age.
These changes...
Cultural Activities May Help Your Body Stay Younger, Study Suggests
Getting older is something everyone experiences, but people do not all age at the same speed. Two people who are both 70 years old...
Heavy Drinking Is Rising Among Women—and Researchers Found One Possible Reason
Excessive alcohol use among women has been increasing in recent years, raising concerns for doctors and public health experts.
Heavy drinking can damage the liver,...
Depression Treatment Shows Early Promise but Longer Therapy May Be Needed
Depression Treatment Shows Early Promise but Longer Therapy May Be Needed
Major depressive disorder is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. It affects...
Loneliness May Hurt Your Health More Than You Think
Feeling lonely is more than an unpleasant emotion. A major new study suggests it may have a powerful effect on mental health, well-being, and...
Heated Yoga Could Be a Powerful New Ally Against Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of people.
It can cause persistent sadness, loss...
Fast Brain Stimulation May Ease Depression Quickly, but the Benefits May Fade
Depression affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is expected to become an even greater public health challenge over the coming decades.
While many...
A Two-Year Lifestyle Program Helped Older Adults Sharpen Their Memory
A Two-Year Lifestyle Program Helped Older Adults Sharpen Their Memory, Landmark Study Finds
As people grow older, many notice that their memory is not as...
This Dangerous Combination May Increase Schizophrenia Risk
Many teenagers and young adults believe cannabis is relatively harmless, especially as it becomes legal in more countries and regions.
However, scientists continue to find...
Scientists create paint-on electronic tattoos that can monitor your heart, brain and muscles
Engineers at Penn State have created a new type of paint-on electronic tattoo that combines art with advanced health technology.
The colorful, washable conductive ink...
Popular Reports
You can now feel a hug in virtual reality—Thanks to new USC tech
Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have created a new virtual reality system that lets people feel physical touch, even when they're...
This depression drug can save COVID-19 patients, study finds
In a new study from McMaster University, researchers found an inexpensive oral antidepressant can save the lives of COVID-19 patients and cut hospital admissions...
People with depression fare worse in heart health study
Heart disease and depression are interwoven, and a new study is helping unravel that connection by linking depression with poorer scores on seven important...
In the digital era, you are not alone
Solitude, or being alone, has traditionally been considered a matter of being physically separated from other people.
As the world becomes increasingly mediated, we have...
Frailty and depression together may greatly raise dementia risk
A large international study has found that when older adults have both physical frailty and depression, their risk of developing dementia rises sharply.
The researchers...