People who frequently travel more than 75 miles from home report being 7% happier than those who travel infrequently, or who don't travel at all. Read More
Researchers explore the health and wellbeing benefits of music, from improving creativity to helping boost mood. Read More
An imbalance in gut bacteria can cause the reduction of some metabolites, resulting in depression-like symptoms. The findings contribute to the growing body of evidence for the role the microbiome plays in brain function and mental health. Read More
Older people who have higher levels of neuroticism are more likely to have worse cognitive function than those with other personality traits. Researchers say personality traits may be related to how well people can maintain their cognitive function, despite developing neuropathology associated with aging and dementia. Read More
A new smart device can measure electrical signals from your skin, providing the potential to track your emotions and stress level. Read More
During periods where personal choices of activities are constrained, natural mood regulation becomes impaired, resulting in an increased risk of depression. Read More
On-the-spot binaural beats and daily mindfulness training can help reduce the effects of mental fatigue. Read More
Transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS) can help elevate mood and decrease activity in brain networks associated with psychiatric disorders when directed at the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex. Read More
Cannabis use in males appears to alter sperm before mating, increasing the risk of their offspring developing brain abnormalities in areas associated with mood, memory, learning, and reward. Read More
Increased potassium currents were responsible for hyperactivity of CA3 neurons. When exposed to potassium channel blockers, the hyperactivity disappeared. However, when exposed to lithium, the drug not only reversed hyperactivity but reduced potassium currents at the same time. The findings strengthen the case that potassium currents play a role in bipolar disorder. Read More
Binaural beats, a form of auditory illusion, caused far apart brain regions to synchronize with each other at a different frequency than the beat. The auditory illusion did not, however, alter mood. Read More
Low-intensity exercise triggers brain networks associated with cognitive control and attention processing, while high-intensity exercise activates networks involved in emotional processing. Read More
