Researchers have uncovered a neural mechanism involving the brain's immune system that spurs alcohol use disorder.
Study reveals adults who retire early are at greater risk of cognitive decline as they age.
Researchers say women tend to feel less stressed on weekends when they usually have more "down time".
A new study aims to shed light on the roles sub-regions of the nucleus accumbens play in addiction.
A new study that utilizes computer modeling and advanced imaging of developing fetal brains will allow researchers to unravel the mystery of how the brain forms and how early brain development sets the stage for neural health throughout life.
Eight weeks of meditation training enhanced brain connectivity between the default mode network and the dorsal attention network, allowing participants to quickly switch between mind wandering states and focused attention.
The prevailing theory is removing toxic social media users from accessing their accounts will prevent them from posting harmful content. Researchers say banned users increase their toxic postings via more lenient platforms when removed from top networks.
Subtle differences in perception during teenage years predict the development of hallucinations, delusions, and psychosis later in life.
People report mental distress is reduced in the Summer compared to the Fall. Researchers speculate the seasonal improvement in mental wellbeing could be a result of improved diet, more frequent exercise, and improved sleep quality during the Summer months.
Dietary and lifestyle changes could be key to reducing risks for psychiatric disorders and improving overall mental health.
A new study reveals Neanderthals had the ability to perceive and produce human speech.
Biased attention to sad faces increases the risk of teenagers developing depression, a new study reports.
