Brain & Mind
Common depression drugs may speed up memory loss in dementia
Many people living with dementia also struggle with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, or changes in behavior. To help with these symptoms, doctors often prescribe...
How creative therapy may help rewire the ADHD brain
For many people, ADHD is linked with frustration. It can make it hard to pay attention, follow instructions, or stay focused on tasks. Parents,...
Study finds the best depression treatment
When people think about depression, they often imagine sadness, crying, or feeling low. While these are important symptoms, many people with depression describe something...
Can casting a vote help you live longer?
Most people think of voting as a civic responsibility or a way to express their opinion. It is not usually something we connect with...
Bipolar disorder linked to higher risk of early death
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and behaves over time.
People with this condition often go through...
Bipolar II disorder may increase early death risk by 60%
Bipolar disorder is a condition that causes strong changes in mood and energy. A person may feel very happy or full of energy at...
Why an ADHD ‘wandering mind’ can be also a gift
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, often called ADHD, is usually seen as a problem.
Many people think of it as something that makes it hard to...
Study finds new hope for depression treatment
Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects people all over the world. It is more than just feeling sad for a short...
Can “magic mushrooms” change how we treat depression?
Depression is one of the most common mental health problems in the world.
It affects millions of people and can make everyday life feel very...
Why losing joy may be the most serious symptom of depression
Depression is often described as a deep feeling of sadness. However, for many people, the most painful part is not sadness at all.
It is...
Loneliness impacts memory, but not long-term brain declines
Loneliness has become a growing concern around the world, especially among older adults. Many people worry that feeling alone may lead to faster memory...
Can vitamin D help prevent dementia decades later?
Dementia is a growing concern around the world, especially as people live longer. It affects memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out daily...
Popular Reports
Obesity and addictions may overlap a lot, new study shows
In a new study, researchers found that people with obesity behave somewhat like people with addictions to alcohol or drugs.
But obesity is also a...
Red wine may help you fight stress
Red wine compound resveratrol displays anti-stress effects by blocking the expression of an enzyme related to the control of stress in the brain, according...
How to ruin the taste of a cookie with just 2 words
A rose by any other name may smell as sweet, but a chocolate chip cookie labeled “consumer complaint” won’t taste as good as the...
Stopping regular exercise training can strongly reduce brain blood flow
While endurance exercise training can improve physical health, what will happen when we stop this exercise is still unknown.
In a recent study, researchers find...
Why ketamine could fight depression fast
In a new study, researchers found that ketamine could fight depression in a surprising way.
The drug works as an antidepressant at least in part...