Brain & Mind
Want More Attention on LinkedIn? Try Celebrating Other People Instead of Yourself
Many people use LinkedIn to share career updates, promote achievements, and build professional connections.
But according to new research from The University of Texas at...
Even ‘Normal’ Vitamin B12 Levels May Not Fully Protect the Aging Brain
Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that helps the body make red blood cells, maintain healthy nerves, and produce DNA.
Doctors have long used blood...
Autism Social Differences Emerge Early But Can Change Considerably by Adulthood
Researchers from China and several international institutions have completed one of the largest reviews ever conducted on autism and social behavior.
Their findings suggest that...
Hidden Brain Effects of Everyday Air Pollution Alarm Scientists
Most people think air pollution mainly affects the lungs. Dirty air is often associated with coughing, asthma, breathing difficulty, or chest problems.
But scientists are...
Autism Social Differences Begin Very Early in Life
Autism spectrum disorder, often called ASD, is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, interact socially, understand emotions, and experience the world around...
Hidden Brain Sugar Changes May Cause Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. According to global estimates, more than 280 million people are living...
1.2 billion people have mental health disorders worldwide
A major international study has revealed that mental disorders are now the world’s leading cause of disability, affecting nearly 1.2 billion people globally in...
Why So Many People Are Using Propranolol to Calm Anxiety
Many people feel nervous before speaking in public, taking an important exam, going to a job interview, or performing on stage.
For some, the anxiety...
New PTSD Treatment Leaves Every Patient Symptom-Free
A new experimental treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD, has shown remarkably promising results in a small early study.
Researchers found that...
Hidden Brain Sugar Changes May Trigger Depression
Depression is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world.
According to global health estimates, more than 280 million people...
Using Cannabis to Escape Pain or Trauma May Increase Paranoia
Many people use cannabis to relax, reduce stress, sleep better, or cope with emotional pain.
As cannabis becomes more widely accepted and legalized in many...
Mental disorders now affect nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide
Mental health problems are becoming one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. A major new international study has found that nearly...
Popular Reports
Regular exercise may lower risk of anxiety by almost 60%
In a new study from Lund University, researchers found that regular exercise may help reduce the risk of developing anxiety.
They found that those who...
This mental health drug may actually harm your brain health
A recent study found that a commonly used antipsychotic medication was linked to adverse changes in brain structure.
They found that the use of drug...
Why weight changes in older adults may speed up memory decline
As people get older, it’s natural for their memory and thinking skills to slowly decline.
But new research from Penn State suggests that weight loss...
Funny women may satisfy men more in a romantic relationship
In a new study, researchers found that a woman who can make her partner laugh is more desirable in a long relationship.
The finding shows...
Childhood trauma may make your body and brain age faster, Harvard study shows
In a new study, researchers found children who suffer trauma from abuse or violence early in life show biological signs of aging faster than...