Brain & Mind

Cats or Dogs: Which Pets Really Improve Your Mood

People have argued for years about whether cats or dogs make better pets. Some people love dogs because they are playful, loyal, and enjoy...

Think you’d never eat bugs? A study suggests you might actually enjoy them

For many people, the idea of eating insects sounds unpleasant. Bugs are often associated with dirt or something strange and unfamiliar. But new research suggests...

This Walking Style May Reduce Depression in 5 Weeks

Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can...

Study Finds a Hidden Cause of Autism and Schizophrenia

Scientists around the world are trying to better understand mental health and brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease. Over the past few...

Some Video Games May Reduce Loneliness and Increase Resilience

Video games are often criticized for keeping people glued to screens and isolated from the real world. Many parents and health experts have worried that...

A Surprising Link Between Fasting, Gut Bacteria, and Depression

The idea that our stomach and our brain are connected may sound surprising, but scientists are increasingly finding evidence that the two are closely...

Daily Cannabis Use May Greatly Harm Mental Health

Cannabis has become more widely accepted in many parts of the world in recent years. Some countries and regions have legalized its use for medical...

Could Exercise Be the Best Natural Treatment for Depression and Anxiety?

Depression and anxiety are among the most common health conditions in modern society. Millions of people around the world live with these problems every...

Could an Arthritis Drug Help Fight Depression?

Depression is much more than feeling sad. For many people, one of the most painful parts of depression is losing motivation. Simple tasks that...

Can Probiotics Help Reduce Depression in Older People?

Depression is not a normal part of aging, yet it affects millions of older adults around the world. Many older people experience sadness, loss...

Feeling Lonely May Age the Brain Faster and Shorten Your Life

Many older adults spend a lot of time by themselves. Some live alone after their children move away. Others lose a spouse or close...

Study Finds How to Switch Anxiety and Social Withdrawal On and Off

Scientists have discovered that a very small group of brain cells deep inside the brain may play a major role in anxiety, depression, and...

Popular Reports

Why people with PTSD relive lots of fear memories in sleep

In a study from Virginia Tech, scientists found out why people with PTSD relive lots of fear memories in sleep. During periods of rapid eye...

Scientists find new biomarkers for brain health and blood vessel aging

A recent study by Northwestern Medicine, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, has made an important discovery about our brain health as we...

Eating fruits frequently may help prevent depression

In a new study from Aston University, scientists found that frequently eating fruits can make you feel better, while tasty but less healthy snacks...

Scientists find new brain markers of ADHD in children

In a study from Yale University, scientists found new brain markers of ADHD in children.
Funny women may satisfy men more in a romantic relationship

Funny women may satisfy men more in a romantic relationship

In a new study, researchers found that a woman who can make her partner laugh is more desirable in a long relationship. The finding shows...