Mental Health and Brain Health

It pays to play – investing in Europe’s youth produces good mental health

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Mental health has become increasingly present on the EU policy agenda in recent years, especially when it comes to young people. According to the European Commission, nearly half of European youth aged 15-29 have unmet mental health needs, compared to

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Scientists explore molecular links between stress, brain function, and personality disorders

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A new scientific review published in Neuropharmacology explores how the environment interacts with brain biology in shaping personality disorders. By examining molecular, neurochemical, and metabolic pathways, the authors highlight promising directions for developing more personalized treatments. The review underscores how

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How Air Pollution Impacts Brain Health

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Pollutants and the blood-brain barrier
Impact on children and adolescents
Link to neurodegenerative conditions
Regional case studies
Mitigation technologies and policy responses
Conclusion and key takeaways


According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 99% of the global population breathes

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The underappreciated nutrient that’s vital for our brains

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Getty Images/ Serenity Strull/ BBC An illustration of a brain where the lower portion is a cracked egg (Credit: Getty Images/ Serenity Strull)Getty Images/ Serenity Strull/ BBC

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The compound has been linked to improved cognitive performance and reduced anxiety – but are you getting enough of it?

You may not have heard of choline before, but

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Brain health in older adults threatened by prolonged air pollution

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Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may harm the brain health of older adults in England, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

The research, published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, found that exposure

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How nutrition impacts first responder mental health and physical performance

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Every Sunday evening, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Chance Tuttle throws several pounds of chicken breast into the crockpot, cooks some rice and broccoli and divides the food into several meal containers. That way, he’s set for lunch during the week,

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Brain scans may offer clues to the mental health of trans youth

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adolescent: Someone in that transitional stage of physical and psychological development that begins at the onset of puberty, typically between the ages of 11 and 13, and ends with adulthood.

anxiety: A nervous reaction to events causing excessive

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Mental Health and Parkinson’s Disease

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If you’ve been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, it can be overwhelming and scary.

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Cardiovascular endurance linked to better brain health in aging women, study finds

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An analysis of data from the Human Connectome Project found that older individuals tended to have lower brain gray matter volume and cortical thickness. However, among women (but not men) who maintained good cardiovascular endurance, this association was less pronounced.