Lifelong mental stimulation could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s, study finds
Keeping the brain active from an early age may help protect memory and brain connections later in life, even in the presence of Alzheimer’s...
Deaths of despair were rising long before opioids
A new study suggests that a drop in church attendance among white, middle-aged Americans without college degrees may be partly responsible for the rise...
Frequent AI chat linked to higher depression risk
Artificial intelligence tools have become part of everyday life for millions of people. Many use AI at work to write emails, summarize documents, or...
Reducing inflammation may boost motivation in depression
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world. While sadness and low mood are often talked about,...
How a single injection could heal the gut and ease depression
Depression and digestive problems may seem like two very different health issues, but scientists are increasingly discovering that they are closely connected.
Many people with...
Anxiety disorders can have many causes, study finds
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health conditions in the world. Around one in four people will experience an anxiety disorder at...
Common depression drugs may increase risk of death
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting millions of people around the world. Many people with depression take antidepressants to...
One-size-fits-all AI mental health treatment does not work
Researchers at George Mason University have found that AI tools used to recommend antidepressants work better when they consider a patient’s race and background.
Their...
Hidden causes of bipolar disorder people should know
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and acts.
People with bipolar disorder experience strong mood changes that...
How social isolation deepens depression in older adults
Depression is a serious condition that affects many people around the world. It is one of the top reasons people become disabled, especially those...