Mental Health and Brain Health

Menopause Tied to Brain Changes, Mental Health Issues

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Menopause is linked to reductions in grey matter volume in key brain regions as well as increased levels of anxiety and depression and difficulties with sleep, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

The study, published today in

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Babies’ gut bacteria could play a role in programming brain circuits tied to emotional health

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A child’s early gut microbiome may influence their risk of developing depression, anxiety or other internalizing symptoms in middle childhood, according to a new UCLA Health study. The effect appears to be related to the way bacteria are linked to

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Physical activity tied to improved mental, brain health

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Folks who regularly exercise have better mental and brain health, researchers will report in early April at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in San Diego and online. Adobe stock/HealthDay

Folks who regularly exercise have better mental and brain health, researchers will report in early April at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in San Diego and online. Adobe stock/HealthDay

Moving your body helps your brain, a

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GLP-1 drugs tied to lower brain inflammation, higher depression risk

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GLP-1 drugs may protect the brain from inflammation, some studies say, but others warn they may increase depression risk. Image credit: James Manning – PA Images/Getty Images.
  • Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) drugs are a class of