Mental Health

Researchers have developed a diagnostic panel that identifies cognitive decline by analyzing how blood proteins fold. This method accurately distinguishes between healthy aging and Alzheimer's disease, offering a fresh tool for early detection.

A new study published in Addictive Behaviors provides evidence that excessive smartphone use and feelings of disconnection fuel a daily cycle. When college students reach for their phones for relief, they tend to feel more detached the following day.

A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress demonstrated a stronger link between advancing age and declining mental skills, alongside distinct gray matter volume differences.

A new study reveals that binge-watching TV or marathon reading helps build strong mental models of fictional worlds, leading viewers to vividly daydream and expand on those stories long after they finish.

Older adults with exceptional memories continue to grow new brain cells. A recent study published in the journal Nature shows that this biological process nearly stops in people with Alzheimer's disease.

A specific fear of bodily sensations often accompanies depression in older adults. This heightened distress is associated with lower cognitive scores, interrupted sleep, and a reduced overall quality of life, according to a recent study.

People with severe mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, face a significantly higher risk of developing neurological conditions like dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and epilepsy, according to a massive new UK study spanning over ten years.

Researchers have mapped a pathway connecting infant screen time to teenage anxiety. The study associates early screen exposure with accelerated brain network maturation, which predicts more hesitant decision-making in childhood and greater anxiety in adolescence.

Getting back together with an ex might feel romantic, but a new study suggests this cycle acts as a chronic stressor. This on-again, off-again pattern creates compounding tension that indirectly takes a toll on physical and mental health.

A review of Danish medical records indicates that interacting with conversational artificial intelligence can reinforce delusions and worsen psychiatric symptoms. Researchers warn that these agreeable digital tools pose a clear risk to vulnerable patients.

A recent study published in the Archive for the Psychology of Religion suggests that feeling a deep spiritual connection to a specific physical location is associated with better mental health, especially when people struggle with feelings of insignificance.

A recent study highlights a connection between specific dietary habits and mental health. By analyzing genetic markers and thousands of medical records, researchers found that frequently adding salt to food elevates the odds of experiencing depression.

A new study finds that a daily reading habit is linked to lower loneliness in older adults. For those with few close friends, reading may offer more emotional protection than attending organized social activities.

A new review in Nature Reviews Neurology warns that falling vaccination rates are fueling a resurgence of measles and polio. This trend threatens to inflict severe, lifelong brain and spinal cord damage on a generation of unprotected children.

A recent study of Chinese university students found that adopting a "lying flat" lifestyle—characterized by giving up on competitive efforts and goals—directly causes a measurable decline in a person's life satisfaction over time.