Brain & Mind
Cats or Dogs: Which Pets Really Improve Your Mood
People have argued for years about whether cats or dogs make better pets. Some people love dogs because they are playful, loyal, and enjoy...
Think you’d never eat bugs? A study suggests you might actually enjoy them
For many people, the idea of eating insects sounds unpleasant. Bugs are often associated with dirt or something strange and unfamiliar.
But new research suggests...
This Walking Style May Reduce Depression in 5 Weeks
Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can...
Study Finds a Hidden Cause of Autism and Schizophrenia
Scientists around the world are trying to better understand mental health and brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease.
Over the past few...
Some Video Games May Reduce Loneliness and Increase Resilience
Video games are often criticized for keeping people glued to screens and isolated from the real world.
Many parents and health experts have worried that...
A Surprising Link Between Fasting, Gut Bacteria, and Depression
The idea that our stomach and our brain are connected may sound surprising, but scientists are increasingly finding evidence that the two are closely...
Daily Cannabis Use May Greatly Harm Mental Health
Cannabis has become more widely accepted in many parts of the world in recent years.
Some countries and regions have legalized its use for medical...
Could Exercise Be the Best Natural Treatment for Depression and Anxiety?
Depression and anxiety are among the most common health conditions in modern society. Millions of people around the world live with these problems every...
Could an Arthritis Drug Help Fight Depression?
Depression is much more than feeling sad. For many people, one of the most painful parts of depression is losing motivation. Simple tasks that...
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...
Popular Reports
How anxiety affects your blood pressure – and what you can do
Anxiety is something everyone feels from time to time.
It’s that nervous or uneasy feeling you might get before a big event, a test, or...
These depression drugs may lead to higher death risk
A recent study by researchers at Rutgers University and Columbia University has found a serious link between certain mental health medications and a higher...
Research shows important cause of alcohol addiction in the brain
Alcohol addiction, also called alcohol use disorder, is one of the most widespread and serious mental health challenges globally. According to a report by...
COVID patients on this depression drug are less likely to die
In a new study from UC San Francisco, researchers found that people taking a class of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), particularly...
Massage could help treat anxiety disorder, study finds
In a study from Emory University, scientists found that Swedish massage therapy provides a strong improvement in symptoms of people with a generalized anxiety...