A recent study reveals that individuals with major depressive disorder and anorexia exhibit unique gut microbiota patterns, highlighting the bacterium Blautia's link to increased inflammation and symptom severity. This finding suggests new pathways for understanding and treating these complex conditions...
Recent research indicates that older adults engaging in routine social interactions tend to exhibit higher positive emotions and reduced negative feelings, independent of interaction frequency or context.
Young people with ADHD experience significantly higher levels of loneliness than their peers, with loneliness strongly linked to mental health issues like depression and anxiety. The study underscores the need to address social and emotional challenges alongside ADHD symptoms for...
A study involving 8,623 individuals found that reduced visual sensitivity, detectable via eye tests, can predict dementia 12 years before diagnosis.
Researchers found mice subjected to social isolation after weaning showed reduced brain cell counts and struggled with social recognition, despite normal initial social interest. These findings highlight the detrimental effects of isolation on brain health and cognitive functions.
Scientists are investigating whether a specific type of brain stimulation, known as intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), has a positive impact on tobacco addiction.
While psychedelics show potential in mental health treatment, they pose specific risks for individuals with personality disorders, necessitating cautious application and further study.
A study in Brain Communications reveals that individuals with aphantasia, who cannot voluntarily create mental images, show no increase in brain activity during motor simulations, contrasting sharply with those who can visualize movements, indicating profound neural differences.
A new study suggests that a single PET scan measuring amyloid beta levels in the brain can effectively predict the rate of cognitive decline in older adults, potentially streamlining early Alzheimer's diagnosis and management.
New research reveals that recalling past anger episodes can temporarily impair blood vessel function, highlighting how acute emotional responses might increase cardiovascular disease risk.
A preliminary study published in European Psychiatry found that microdosing psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin may reduce ADHD symptoms and enhance emotional regulation in adults.
A study published in PLOS ONE found that individuals with severe misophonia report higher stress levels and show significant associations with PTSD symptoms, particularly hyperarousal.
A recent study found that preadolescent boys with anxiety disorders exhibit significant white matter changes in the brain, unlike girls, suggesting sex-specific neural alterations.
A study found that young children living near dense greenery exhibited fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression. This correlation was observed in children aged 2 to 5 but not in older children, suggesting early childhood is a critical period for...
A recent study published in Neurology found that older adults without dementia who experienced faster shrinkage of the hippocampus region of the brain also showed quicker cognitive decline, independent of abnormal protein accumulation.