Mental Health

Social environment very important for healthy brain aging

Scientists found that maintaining a positive social environment can help stave off some of the key stressors and challenges of aging.

1 in 8 older people had depression for the first time during pandemic

In a study from the University of Toronto, scientists found that approximately 1 in 8 older adults developed depression for the first time during...

Scientists find new brain markers of ADHD in children

In a study from Yale University, scientists found new brain markers of ADHD in children.

This common blood pressure drug linked to high suicide risk

In a new study, researchers found that a common type of blood pressure medication might be associated with an increased risk of suicide.

Air pollution harms the brain and mental health, too

People who breathe polluted air experience changes within the brain regions that control emotions.

Depression drugs linked to doubled death risk in heart disease

In a recent study from Copenhagen University Hospital, scientists found antidepressants and other psychiatric medications are linked to an almost doubled risk of premature...

More vitamin D can help improve your memory, but may make you slow

In a recent study from Rutgers University, scientists found vitamin D could improve memory performance in older people.

This blood pressure number may cause neurotic personality trait

In a new study, scientists found diastolic blood pressure is highly likely to cause neurotic personality traits.

Why eye contact is rare among people with autism

A hallmark of autism spectrum disorder, ASD, is the reluctance to make eye contact with others in natural conditions.

How exercise keeps your brain healthy and protects it against depression and anxiety

We know how exercise improves cardiovascular, metabolic and related health. What we may not know is how this happens within the brain.