Brain & Mind
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...
Loneliness impacts memory, but not long-term brain declines
Loneliness has become a growing concern around the world, especially among older adults. Many people worry that feeling alone may lead to faster memory...
Popular Reports
Scientists find link between ADHD and hoarding behaviors
New research has shed light on a significant association between Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and hoarding behaviors.
The study, funded by the British Academy and...
These personality traits may affect your risk of ‘pre-dementia’
In a new study, researchers found that some common personality traits may affect people’s risk of developing pre-dementia conditions.
The research was conducted by a...
Middle-aged women with no child more likely to have this mental problem
Women who had not had children by age 35, or those who turned 35 in recent years, are at the highest risk of binge drinking.
Common gut disease linked to substance use disorders
In a new study, researchers found that one in six persons with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experience a substance use disorder in their lifetime.
The...
These 4 exercises can reduce depression, study finds
Exercise has emerged as a promising strategy for managing depression, based on a recent review published in The BMJ.
This research suggests that physical activities...