Brain & Mind
Why many older people stick to risky brain-affecting drugs
Medicines that affect the brain, such as antipsychotics and certain sleep drugs, are widely used in older adults. These drugs can sometimes help with...
Old antibiotic could help treat panic disorder
Panic disorder is a condition that affects many people around the world. It causes sudden episodes of intense fear, often called panic attacks.
During these...
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...
Popular Reports
This blood pressure drug is linked to higher suicide risk
A recent study has raised concerns about a potential link between a commonly prescribed type of blood pressure medication and an increased risk of...
Is Your Doctor’s Personality Affecting Your Treatment?
Doctors and patients are different not only in their health status but also in their personality traits, according to a recent study.
Researchers from Australia...
High blood pressure linked to these personality traits
Many people think of high blood pressure as something that only affects the heart. At doctor visits, it's often treated like just another number...
Actively speaking two languages may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Languages are used to convey thoughts, identity, knowledge, and the way people see and understand the world.
Mastering more than one language provides a gateway...
Some depression drugs can reduce chronic pain, study finds
The use of antidepressants to help manage a person's pain is on the rise, even when they do not have a mood disorder like depression.
In...