Brain & Mind
Feeling left out may age your brain faster, new study finds
New research from the University of St Andrews has found a direct link between social isolation and faster memory and thinking decline in older...
A 30-minute online course can help ease anxiety
A quick online course that takes just 20 to 30 minutes can help young adults become more comfortable with uncertainty and reduce their anxiety...
Hearing loss and tinnitus linked to poorer mental and social health
A new study from China has found that age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and tinnitus are linked to worse physical, mental, and social health in...
A break from alcohol in January can improve your mood, sleep and health
As a new year begins, more and more people are choosing to take part in “Dry January,” a month where they stop drinking alcohol.
This...
The root cause of depression you need to know
Depression is a serious mental health issue that affects millions of people around the world. It’s more than just feeling sad or having a...
Is Narcissism a unique American personality trait?
Many people believe that narcissism is mainly an American problem.
This idea often comes from movies, television shows, popular books, and even news stories that...
How your blood pressure could be affecting your emotional health
When your doctor checks your blood pressure, it’s more than just a number.
High blood pressure is known to harm your heart, but it may...
Depression may double epilepsy risk and make treatment harder
New research shows that people who have depression are more than twice as likely to develop epilepsy.
Even more concerning, once someone with depression is...
Women with these health issues face higher risk of depression
Many women live with painful gynecological conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and irregular periods. These health issues are common, and they often affect everyday life.
Women...
FDA-approved drug may help treat both alcohol addiction and pain
Scientists at Scripps Research have discovered that a drug already approved by the FDA for treating inflammation might also help people who struggle with...
Certain blood pressure drugs are linked to higher suicide risk
A new study from Canada has raised concerns about a possible link between a type of blood pressure medication and a higher risk of...
How magic mushrooms may rewire the brain and reduce depression
A new international study led by scientists at Cornell University has uncovered fascinating clues about how psilocybin, the active chemical in magic mushrooms, changes...
Popular Reports
Brain structure differences in kids with conduct disorder
Recent research conducted by a collaboration of institutions, including the Universities of Bath and Birmingham, has revealed significant structural differences in the brains of...
Chemical imbalance theory of depression: clearing up some misconceptions
The scale of the response to our recent study finding that there was no support for the idea that low serotonin causes depression –...
Scientists find ‘spooky’ similarity in how brains and computers see
The brain detects 3D shape fragments such as bumps, hollows, shafts, and spheres in the beginning stages of object vision—a newly discovered strategy of...
This therapy may reduce depression symptoms within minutes
In a new study, researchers found that personalized brain stimulation could reduce severe depression symptoms.
They found a novel personalized neuromodulation approach that—at least in...
Screen time linked to mental health issues in young children
A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics has revealed that screen time is linked to mental health problems in children aged 3 to 6...