Mental Health

Public health guidelines usually tell us to "move more," but new research shows context matters. A sweeping study finds recreational exercise protects against dementia, but physical labor at work could actually increase your risk of cognitive decline.

A massive review of psychological research reveals that feeling a sense of purpose is strongly linked to lower levels of depression. This protective effect varies widely depending on a person's age, physical health, and cultural background.

While societal beauty standards often cause women to feel dissatisfied with their breast size, new research suggests these aesthetic anxieties do not negatively affect a mother's confidence in her ability to successfully breastfeed her baby.

The age a woman goes through menopause could predict her long-term neurological health. A new study links early menopause to faster cognitive decline, suggesting the transition is a vital window for protecting the brain.

A study of 62,000 autistic individuals challenges traditional clinical labels, showing that evaluating what a child understands separately from what they can say provides a more accurate and clinically useful map of their abilities.

Wondering if the pickleball hype is real? A new systematic review confirms the sport boosts happiness and social integration, while padel research largely analyzes competitive stress and mental fatigue in athletes.

A new study finds that taking the antidepressant escitalopram in the days leading up to menstruation reduces irritability, anger, and impulsive behavioral responses in women suffering from severe premenstrual symptoms.

A new study indicates that loneliness is a growing epidemic among U.S. military veterans. With over one in five experiencing frequent isolation, researchers warn that this severe social disconnection is strongly linked to depression, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts.

Artificial intelligence companions can improve a user’s mental health by simulating empathy. But new research reveals a hidden trade-off: as users grow closer to emotionally intelligent chatbots, they often withdraw from real-world human relationships.

A new clinical trial suggests the weight-loss drug semaglutide could help treat alcohol use disorder. While it didn't eliminate laboratory-assessed cravings, the medication significantly reduced heavy drinking days and overall alcohol-related problems in treatment-seeking adults.

A massive review of psychological research confirms that emotional intelligence is reliably linked to human flourishing. People with higher emotional intelligence tend to experience greater well-being, though the connection depends heavily on how these traits are measured.

Standard genetic tests for Alzheimer's often fail in non-European populations. A new study shows that blending global genetic data creates a highly accurate tool that predicts both Alzheimer's risk and underlying brain damage across diverse ancestral groups.

A recent study finds that childhood emotional abuse and neglect are strongly linked to adult anxiety. This relationship is largely explained by impairments in how a person perceives themselves and connects with others.

Researchers have identified a specific brain circuit that drives increased alcohol intake following social isolation. The findings provide a biological mechanism for how a negative social environment changes what the brain treats as a valuable reward.

A new study indicates that over half the risk for postpartum psychosis is driven by genetics. The findings provide evidence that the condition is a biological vulnerability rather than just a psychological reaction to childbirth.