Loss of the "happiness" brain hormone serotonin might play a role in the decline of brain function as a person ages, a new study reports. People with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) had up to 25% ...

A novel treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is on the horizon, with the discovery that two specific gut microbes ...

Researchers have found that SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants have the potential to improve certain cognitive functions, such as verbal memory. They measured brain ...

Cognitive deficits accompany mood disorders and other psychiatric conditions, often with debilitating effects. Limited treatments currently exist, but studies in animals and humans have pointed to ...

Serotonin and dopamine are two neurotransmitters that work in tandem to boost mood and regulate bodily functions like sleep ...

Aside from carb-rich whole grains, other food sources of serotonin-boosting tryptophan include nuts and pulses like beans and peas as well as animal products such as cheese, eggs, and fish. Below, a ...

The intricate web of chemical messengers that facilitate communication between neurons represents one of the body’s most complex and fascinating systems. These neurotransmitters, including serotonin, ...

Early research suggests a brain test may predict whether antidepressants will cause sexual dysfunction. There has never been ...

Long COVID is an often-incapacitating illness that occurs in at least 10 percent of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus infections. Over 200 symptoms that affect many organ systems have been ...

Blueberries: Nature's Memory Boosters These tiny blue powerhouses pack an extraordinary punch when it comes to brain health.