Brain & Mind
Fitness may help you stay calm under stress
Most people know that regular exercise helps the body stay healthy, but new research suggests it may also help the mind stay calm during...
Why dark pool trading could make stock market crashes more likely
A growing share of stock trading is moving away from traditional public exchanges into private electronic platforms known as “dark pools.”
While these venues offer...
Fast-acting psychedelic shows promise for depression relief
Major depressive disorder is one of the most common and serious mental health conditions in the world. It affects how people think, feel, and...
Could an “exercise pill” treat depression without working out?
Many people have experienced the mood boost and mental clarity that follow a good workout.
Research shows that exercise can significantly reduce symptoms of depression,...
Cannabis use may increase risks of psychotic disorders and bipolar disorders
Cannabis is often seen by many teenagers as harmless, especially as laws change and the drug becomes more widely available in some places.
However, scientists...
Study finds a big cause of autism, Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia
In recent years, scientists have learned a lot more about mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers now know that changes...
Simple mindfulness practices could transform mental health after trauma
A new study suggests that mindfulness practices can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, particularly among people who experienced hardship early in life, such as...
Reminding people chatbots aren’t human may do more harm than good, study warns
As artificial intelligence chatbots become more common, some governments and organizations have introduced rules requiring these systems to regularly remind users that they are...
A parent’s gut feeling may be the fastest warning sign of a child’s serious...
A new study suggests that a parent’s instinct that something is seriously wrong with their child can be a powerful medical warning sign—often more...
How Omega-3 could reduce depression risk
Scientists from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have found that moderate consumption of fish and omega-3 fatty acids may help lower...
High-salt diet may harm memory and brain function, study finds
Scientists in China have found that what you eat may influence brain health as you age.
Their study suggests that a diet high in sodium...
Capsule or powder? Probiotics may influence memory and mood in different ways
Probiotics are often promoted for gut health, but scientists are increasingly discovering that these “good bacteria” may also affect the brain.
A new study from...
Popular Reports
Depression is hard to treat in older people with metabolic syndrome
Scientists from Washington University in St. Louis found that having Metabolic Syndrome makes it harder for older adults to respond to therapies for depression.
Metabolic...
COVID-19 and children: What parents should know
By now, we know Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person.
While the situation is swiftly evolving,...
This single gene can directly cause mental diseases
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about one in seven people worldwide had a mental illness in 2021. The most common conditions were...
Exercise, but not supplements, could help you prevent depression
Recently, researchers have found to prevent depression symptoms, it is better to do more physical activities rather than taking nutritional supplements.
Previous studies have shown...
Can curiosity lead to viral success?
Generation Y, also known as millennials, includes people born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s.
They grew up during the rise of digital...