The human brain is an amazing organ. It controls memory and learning, the senses (hearing, sight, smell, taste, and touch), and emotion. It also controls other parts of the body, including muscles ...

There are a number of obstacles to using brain scans to diagnose mental health conditions such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or generalized anxiety disorder.

Extreme heat can affect brain function and mental health, causing irritability, anxiety and cognitive issues, with experts providing tips to protect your brain. Fox News Media; ...

Beyond mental ailments, some research has found that microplastics could cause blood clots in the vessels of the brain, potentially inducing a stroke. "What emerges from this work is not a warning.

New research has found that being overworked can physically alter the brain. Researchers in South Korea set out to understand how working long hours impact the cognitive and emotional health of ...

My brain and body don’t get along. I want to have good days, be happy and energetic, but because of my depression and list of other mental health conditions, it’s sometimes out of reach.

Pandora Dewan is a Senior Science Reporter at Newsweek based in London, UK. Her focus is reporting on science, health and technology. Pandora joined Newsweek in 2022 and previously worked as the ...

Listening to birds sing really does soothe your brain. Here’s why. Spending time in nature is important for your mental health. But studies show that even just listening to birds singing can ...

Discover how walking boosts heart and brain health, reduces stress, and fights depression. Join Miami’s NAMI walkathon to support mental health.