As people adjust to life in COVID lockdown, the negative mental health effects dissipate. Read More
The evolutionary development for both human and primate brains may have been similar for communication and memory. Read More
A newly discovered microbiome-controlled anti-inflammatory subset of astrocytes helps researchers better understand inflammation of the central nervous system and its regulation. Read More
A new study reveals living on a street lined with trees may be good for mental health. Researchers found people who lived within 100 meters of trees were less likely to be prescribed antidepressants. Read More
Microglia appear to play a key role in inflammation-associated depression. Read More
Regardless of innate pitch ability, musicians' brains have stronger connections than those who don't play music. Read More
People born between 1946 and 1970 were up to 20% more likely to report psychological distress, including symptoms of anxiety and depression during their 40s and 50s, a new study reports. Read More
Mice exposed to COVID-19 through the nasal passage, researchers noted a rapid and escalated attack on the brain by the virus that triggered a more severe outcome of the infection, even after the lungs were cleared of the disease. Researchers also found virus levels were over 1,000 times higher in the brain than other parts of the body. Read More
MRI technology helps researchers identify specific brain activity during different stages of sleep. Read More
Lack of sleep, pre-existing mental health conditions, and increased stress appear to be key symptoms of post-concussion syndrome, a new study reports. Read More
Hyperactivation in specific brain areas may be an early biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found those who reported concerns over diminished memory skills, and with other risk factors for Alzheimer's, showed signs of hyperactivation in brain areas prior to the diagnosis of dementia. Read More
While gut microbes may be associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, gut fungi are not, a new study reports. The study refutes the speculation gut anti-fungal treatments are helpful for Parkinson's patients. Read More
