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

Fat cells help repair damaged nerves, study finds

Researchers at Leipzig University have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how damaged peripheral nerves can regenerate more effectively. Their study, published in the journal...

Borderline personality disorder strongly linked to childhood trauma

In a new study, researchers found that people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) are 13 times more likely to report childhood trauma than people...

ADHD can be diagnosed by looking at brainwaves – here’s the neuroscience behind it

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have a behavioural disorder, nor are they lazy, or lacking in manners and boundaries. Their brains...

Sunshine, rather than temperature, pollution, or rain, matters a lot to our mental health

Sunshine matters. A lot. The idea isn't exactly new, but according to a recent BYU study, when it comes to your mental and emotional health,...

Study shows how fear memories are stored and recalled in PTSD

A recent study published in Nature Communications has uncovered how our brains handle fear memories in two contradictory ways: making it hard to forget these memories,...