17 simple lifestyle changes can prevent stroke, dementia, depression
As people grow older, many worry about conditions like stroke, dementia, and depression later in life. These brain-related diseases can deeply affect memory, movement,...
How an anti-inflammatory drug could reduce depression
A recent study from Emory University offers new hope for people with depression—especially those who struggle with low motivation, a common and difficult symptom...
Stressed out? Why mindfulness and meditation help us cope with the world
In a world fraught with anxiety, stress, and environmental and humanitarian disasters, people are looking for ways to cope. Many have turned to practices...
Heart failure may speed up mental decline, study finds
A new study suggests that heart failure doesn’t just affect the body—it can also cause the brain to age faster. The research, led by...
Childhood inflammation may cause autism, schizophrenia
A new study by scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine has uncovered a possible link between childhood inflammation and problems in...
Too much screen time may harm teen girls’ sleep and mental health, study finds
A new study from Sweden has found that spending too much time on screens can lead to poor sleep and increased depression in teenagers—especially...
Why Ritalin works for some with ADHD and not others
A new study has uncovered why stimulant medications like Ritalin don’t help everyone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
While nearly 16 million adults in...
Doing one new thing a day may boost memory and mood, study finds
A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that doing just one new thing each day—no matter how small—can significantly improve memory, mood,...
Childhood abuse doubles risk of health and mental issues in adulthood
A new study published in Child Maltreatment reveals that adults who experienced both physical and sexual abuse during childhood are twice as likely to...
Scientists discover a major cause of depression in older adults
A new study from Colorado State University has found that social isolation is the biggest risk factor for depression in middle-aged and older adults....