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...
This Common Drug May Reduce Depression in Just Two Weeks
For many people living with depression and anxiety, one of the hardest parts of treatment is waiting to feel better.
Antidepressants are often prescribed to...
Scientists Find Big Cause of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
Scientists have developed an innovative way to study serious mental health conditions by growing tiny brain-like structures in the laboratory.
Although these miniature brains are...
Parkinson’s Drug May Help Treat Tough Depression
Depression is often described as persistent sadness, but for many people the illness goes much deeper than feeling unhappy. One of the most painful...
Childhood Inflammation May Cause Autism and Schizophrenia
Scientists have long known that the human brain continues developing for many years after birth. During this time, billions of brain cells grow, connect,...
The Depression Drugs People Are Most Likely to Stay On, According to Research
Depression and anxiety are among the most common mental health conditions in the world. They can affect how people think, feel, sleep, work, and...
Could Psilocybin Help Treat Tough Depression?
For many people, depression can be successfully managed with medication, counseling, lifestyle changes, or a combination of treatments.
Unfortunately, not everyone responds to these approaches....
The Hidden Cause of Hoarding: Why Letting Go Can Feel So Difficult
When people hear the word hoarding, they often picture television shows that feature homes packed with belongings from floor to ceiling.
They may imagine rooms...