Brain & Mind
Meditation needs just 3 minutes to calm your mind
Many people believe that meditation takes a long time to show results, but new research suggests the opposite.
A recent study has found that the...
These simple things help seniors achieve full mental health
Mental health in older age is often discussed in terms of illness, such as depression or anxiety. However, a new study suggests that this...
Weight loss drugs may also improve mental health, study suggests
Medicines used for diabetes and weight loss may offer more benefits than people expected. A new large study has found that drugs known as...
A new brain treatment may help people with PTSD feel safe again
Post-traumatic stress disorder, often called PTSD, is a serious mental health condition that can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event....
Depression and suicide may be linked to blood sugar and hormones
Depression is usually described as a mental health condition, but new research suggests it may also be closely connected to physical health.
A recent study...
This depression drug may prevent suicidal thoughts quickly
Suicidal thoughts can feel overwhelming and frightening. For many people living with depression, these thoughts can appear suddenly and become very intense.
Traditional treatments, such...
Why depression may raise diabetes risk in younger adults
Many people believe that weight gain is the main reason why depression can lead to physical health problems later in life. However, a new...
Feeling low? A quick cold swim can lift your mood effectively
Many people today are looking for simple ways to improve their mood. While exercise, diet, and sleep are often discussed, cold-water immersion has recently...
Brain therapy shows promise in reducing PTSD symptoms
Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can be extremely challenging.
People with PTSD often feel trapped in a constant state of fear, even when there is...
A 5-minute cold water dip could boost your mood faster than you think
Cold-water swimming has become more popular in recent years. Many people believe it can improve mood, boost energy, and even help mental health. Now,...
Scientists discover overlooked causes of mental illness in the brain
Mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are complex and not fully understood.
For a long time, researchers believed that genes and proteins were...
This 24-minute music trick may calm anxiety
Anxiety is something many people experience at some point in their lives. It can show up as constant worrying, racing thoughts, trouble concentrating, or...
Popular Reports
How to make ADHD less stressful on the family
Parenting is hard work. Parenting a child who struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is even more difficult.
Dara Babinski, a clinical psychologist at...
AI could help doctors predict depression outcomes
The psychiatry field has long sought answers to explain why antidepressants help only some people.
Is a patient's recovery due merely to a placebo effect—the...
Common food preservative in meat linked to higher suicide risk
A recent increase in fatal sodium nitrite poisonings has some health experts calling for stricter regulation of the substance.
Sodium nitrite is a white salt...
Feeling mad? New research suggests mindfulness could help manage anger and aggression
There’s no shortage of things to feel angry about these days.
Whether it’s politics, social injustice, climate change or the cost-of-living crisis, the world can...
Scientists find new drug to fight tough depression
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It's a medical condition that can severely affect people's lives, and sometimes, it doesn't go away even...