Why long-term use of anxiety drugs may harm the brain
Anxiety and sleep problems are common issues, and doctors often prescribe medications called benzodiazepines to help people cope. These drugs are quite effective in...
People can treat depression with home-based brain stimulation
Researchers have found that a device delivering direct brain stimulation, known as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), is a safe and effective way to...
This vitamin can help manage high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. Managing it can be...
Scientists explain the causes of hoarding disorder
Hoarding disorder is more than just being a little disorganized or collecting a lot of items. It’s a serious mental health condition where a...
Prebiotic supplement may reduce inflammation and boost mental health
A new study has found that taking a prebiotic supplement may help people with metabolic syndrome by lowering inflammation and improving mental well-being. Metabolic...
Study shows how fear memories are stored and recalled in PTSD
A recent study published in Nature Communications has uncovered how our brains handle fear memories in two contradictory ways: making it hard to forget these memories,...
Understanding common causes and triggers of bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes extreme shifts in mood, ranging from emotional highs (mania or hypomania) to deep lows (depression). These...
Common type of blood pressure drug linked to increased suicide risk
A recent study has raised concerns about a possible link between a common type of blood pressure medication, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and an...
Common blood pressure pill linked to dangerous side effects
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. To help manage this, doctors often...
Muscle strength linked to better mental health in older adults
Researchers from the Granada Biosanitary Research Institute (ibs.GRANADA) and the University of Granada, in collaboration with the Biomedical Research Institute of Malaga, have uncovered...