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From coffee and energy drinks to bubble tea and soft drinks, an analysis of more than 2 million people reveals a surprisingly complex relationship between what we drink and mental health.
Anthropic’s research found something resembling an internal thought process in the inner workings of its AI chatbot Claude Sonnet 4.5 — words that were related to its eventual outputs but invisible to ...
“Personality seems to be relevant nearly everywhere you look," lead author of the study Ted Schwaba said.
Older adults at risk of dementia improved their memory and thinking after following lifestyle programs combining exercise, healthy eating, cognitive training, and social engagement. Those who received regular coaching…
Researchers analyzed postmortem brain tissue and found reduced DNA methylation at key regulatory sites of FKBP5 in schizophrenia. The epigenetic changes were linked to increased stress gene activity, ...
(Feature Impact) Young people face a growing number of pressures, including academic expectations, social responsibilities, complex family situations and uncertainty about their own futures. Mental ...
Placing too much emphasis on a specific interpretation of dimensionality may lead neuroscience down the wrong path.
Senate Bill 903, written by State Sen. Steve Padilla (D-District 18), would prevent companion chatbots from advertising or providing psychotherapy in California, but therapists and AI developers said ...
Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Sunday Bassey Udoh, weekend, warned that Nigeria’s growing adolescent crisis is not merely a health challenge, but a systemic failure ...
We study a child-focused UPG in rural Malawi that augments the standard graduation bundle with early childhood development (ECD) training, targeting mothers with young children in a population that is ...
Lotus Psychotherapy celebrates more than a decade of providing psychotherapy services, with an approach aimed at supporting individuals navigating a range of personal and emotional experiences.
Millions of people describe emotional struggles online every day, often using words they might never use on a medical form. Australian researchers have used this huge stream of everyday conversation ...
Influential figures in Elon Musk's circle are investing in psychedelic therapeutics, aiming to integrate drugs like MDMA and psilocybin into mainstream mental health treatments, despite regulatory ...
In his new book The Brain Cliff, Dr Norman Swan outlines the science of brain ageing and strategies for staving off cognitive declineYou write that instead of fearing cognitive decline, “changing the way you think about…
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a key brain signaling pathway that appears to drive the substantial weight gain often associated with clozapine, a widely used ...
Clancy, who killed her three children, challenges our ideas about who could experience psychosis and what it looks like.
A massive genetic study found more than 1,000 DNA differences linked to human personality, revealing how genes help shape the Big Five traits.
Being hurt is real. Staying stuck in the role of victim is a choice we can unlearn. Read my post to learn how to exchange feelings of victimization for true empowerment.
We asked readers to share stories about a moment of kindness involving a stranger. Here are some of their heartwarming anecdotes.
Eating disorders and obesity have traditionally developed as separate fields, but closer dialogue could improve assessment, treatment, and research.
Artificial intelligence companions that mimic emotional intelligence can improve a user’s personal mental health but may simultaneously damage their real-world relationships. These divergent effects ...
About one in six people may experience symptoms caused by stopping antidepressants, according to a large review of earlier research. The findings give patients and doctors a clearer picture of how ...
Three children must remain at the center of the Lindsay Clancy case: Cora Clancy, 5; Dawson Clancy, 3; and Callan Clancy, 8 months old .
AUTUMN is creeping in, and cooler nights make for better sleep, yet many of us will still suffer. Insomnia is a sleep disorder in its own right, but frequent wakings can be driven by an underlying ...
From a 30-minute morning walk to an early dinner, Dr Jay Amin shares the simple habits that could help lower the risk of cognitive decline ...
A six-year Japanese study of 10,978 adults aged 65 and above found that those who cooked at home at least once a week had a lower risk of dementia requiring long-term care. The risk was 23% lower ...
Sector has avoided issue because of stigma fears, expert warns ahead of closure of Nottingham attacks inquiry Mental health organisations have “failed to acknowledge” the risk of violence from a minority of people with…
CHENNAI: A study of women experiencing domestic violence in Choolai has found that nearly three-fourths recorded high psychological distress, despite 80% of the ...
Spread the loveIt’s a familiar scene: heads bent over glowing screens, thumbs flying across virtual landscapes. For many young people, social media isn’t just a pastime; it’s an integral part of their ...
A new guide has been published to support staff and student mental health at schools and colleges across south-east England. The guidance was developed by researchers at the University of Sussex in ...