Brain & Mind

Chronic pain and mental health: a hidden crisis affecting millions

A major new study has shown just how closely linked chronic pain is with mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Researchers from Johns Hopkins...

Even brief anger can hurt your heart, study finds

A short burst of anger—especially one triggered by painful memories—might be more harmful to your heart than you think. According to a new study published...

How self-compassion and perfectionism affect chronic pain

A little self-compassion can go a long way for people living with chronic pain, according to a new study from Murdoch University. The research shows...

Brain stimulation shows fast and lasting effects on depression

Depression is a common mental health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It can make daily life difficult by causing sadness, lack...

Chronic sleep loss may speed up brain aging, study finds

A new study published in the September 10, 2025, issue of Neurology® reveals that chronic insomnia may accelerate memory decline and cognitive aging. The findings...

Weight changes in older adults may speed up memory decline

A new study from Penn State suggests that older adults who lose weight or experience weight changes over time may face faster memory and...

Why workaholics can’t switch off—and what helps the rest of us

Most people have trouble leaving work behind when the day is done. In fact, nearly three out of four employees admit they can’t stop thinking...

Magic mushrooms can provide 5-year relief for depression

Magic mushrooms may do more than just create strange visions. A new study shows that a treatment using a compound from these mushrooms, called psilocybin,...

Heavy drinking can cause long-term brain damage

Scientists have discovered new evidence showing how heavy alcohol use can cause long-term damage to the brain and behavior. For the first time, researchers have...

Early depression and loneliness may predict later pain in older adults

A new study by UCL (University College London) researchers has found that people over 50 who experience pain are more likely to have had...

Multiple mental health disorders greatly increase dementia risk

New research has found that the risk of developing dementia rises sharply with the number of mental health disorders a person has, with the...

Scientists find an important cause of OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects between 1% and 3% of children by the time they reach 17. It’s a serious mental health condition that can disrupt...

Popular Reports

Health benefits of mindfulness you need to know

Paying attention to what’s going on right this second can be hard. We often spend more time thinking about what’s coming up in the...

5 things you should never say to someone with depression

Do you know someone struggling with depression? Are you wondering how to help a depressed friend? Is it your family, close friends or someone you...

Scientists find strong link between bipolar disorder and alcohol

People often think that those with bipolar disorder use alcohol as a form of "self-medication" to deal with their symptoms, which include mood swings,...

How information is like snacks, money, and drugs to your brain

Can't stop checking your phone, even when you're not expecting any important messages? Blame your brain. A new study by researchers at UC Berkeley's Haas School...

PTSD linked to higher risk of ovarian cancer

In a new study, researchers found women who experienced more symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) had a greater risk of developing ovarian cancer...