Summary: Researchers cracked a critical hidden mechanism behind the “heart-brain axis,” revealing how a heart attack physically reshapes brain function to cause depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline. The research demonstrates…
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Could an “Exercise Pill” Help Treat Depression?
Summary: It’s a cruel irony of mental health: exercise is a powerful antidepressant, yet depression often robs people of the motivation and energy required to move. A new paper proposes…
Serotonin Signals the Brain’s Best Guess About Future Rewards
Summary: A new study reveals that serotonin neurons in the brain may play a crucial role in helping us estimate the value of future rewards. Rather than simply responding to…
