A study found that individuals with alcohol use disorder show reduced gray matter in cortical and limbic areas. These brain changes correlate with increased anxiety, depression, and memory deficits.
Eating processed red meat, like bacon and sausages, is linked to a 16% higher dementia risk. This alarming finding highlights the importance of dietary choices in protecting cognitive function as we age.
A new study finds that self-reported loneliness predicts poorer cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults.
New research indicates anxiety is connected to generating a higher quantity of ideas, especially negative ones. However, originality may be lower, and optimism could play a balancing role.
High schizotypy individuals reported more pattern glare illusions, whereas autistic traits did not correlate with these distortions. This suggests that the Pattern Glare Test may serve as a useful marker for identifying subclinical schizotypy.
New brain imaging reveals unusual slowness in the visual cortex of individuals experiencing major depression. This altered activity, linked to symptom severity, highlights a connection between visual processing and the broader depressive state.
Dancing can significantly reduce depression in Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests. Not only did participants report feeling better, but brain scans also showed decreased activity in a key area linked to emotional regulation.
New research challenges fears that antidepressants dull passion. In a large international survey, young adults on these medications experienced the same intensity, obsession, and commitment of love as their unmedicated peers.
Can exercise be the cure for internet addiction? A recent meta-analysis suggests that structured physical activities significantly reduce addiction symptoms while boosting mental health.
Digital mental health treatments can reduce depression and anxiety symptoms but are not more effective than waiting or using a self-help book. High dropout rates and low engagement limit their impact, highlighting the need for more personalized interventions.
People with lower autistic traits pay more attention to images of animals than objects, while those with higher autistic traits do not. This suggests a link between our ability to quickly spot living creatures and our broader social skills.
Children and adolescents with ADHD have significantly higher risks of depression and anxiety disorders. However, stimulant medications are linked to a 20% reduction in depression risk.
A study linked wildfire smoke exposure to an 18% increased dementia risk, far higher than other air pollution. Vulnerable groups and younger seniors were most affected.
Researchers used genetic data from over a million people and brain scans from over 30,000 to link genetic predisposition to dyslexia with differences in brain structure, particularly in areas involved in motor skills, vision, and language.
Unmarried individuals have a higher risk of depressive symptoms across countries, with greater risk in Western nations, males, and those with higher education. Alcohol consumption and smoking partially mediated this risk in certain populations.