Brain & Mind
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...
Scientists Warn That Using Cannabis and Tobacco Together May Greatly Increase Psychosis Risk
Scientists Warn That Using Cannabis and Tobacco Together May Greatly Increase Psychosis Risk
Cannabis and tobacco are two of the most commonly used substances around...
Can A Popular Sports Supplement Help Reduce Depression?
Creatine has been used for decades to help athletes build strength, but researchers are now exploring whether this familiar supplement might also support brain...
Study Finds Big Cause of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Scientists have developed a promising new way to study serious mental health conditions by growing tiny human brain-like tissues in a laboratory.
These small structures,...
Popular Reports
Why people with PTSD have a higher heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found why people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) face a higher risk of heart disease at an earlier age...
Your walking speed may tell your risk of dementia, depression, and more
How fast you walk can tell a lot about your overall health.
Recent research has used this information to predict a person’s risk of some...
This 5-minute breath training could improve your exercise tolerance
Despite the myriad known benefits of exercise, many middle-aged and older adults struggle to meet physical activity recommendations.
Scientists found that five minutes of daily...
Common mental health drug may reduce COVID-19 symptoms
In a study from the University of Barcelona, scientists found that psychiatric medications can give some protection against COVID-19, with the common antidepressant fluvoxamine...
Lonely flies, like many humans, eat more and sleep less
COVID-19 lockdowns scrambled sleep schedules and stretched waistlines.
One culprit may be social isolation itself.
Scientists have found that lone fruit flies quarantined in test tubes...