Depression has been linked to a larger-than-expected network of neurons that work together across parts of the brain, but not everyone is convinced that this network actually causes the condition.

Feelings of sadness or anxiety might be linked to increased "chitchat" between two areas of the brain, a new study suggests. In the study, published today (Nov. 8) in the journal Cell, a group of ...

Depression is primarily a mood disorder, but over time, it can also affect brain health in general. Brain changes as a result of depression can affect memory, processing speed, and concentration.

Music can have wide-ranging effects on the brain, impacting everything from cognitive performance to stress levels.

How Does Breathing Affect Your Brain? Neuroscientist are piecing together how the rhythm of respiration influences everything from cognition to emotion ...

Depression has the potential to affect the physical structures of the brain. Learn five ways the brain changes due to depression and how to reverse it.

Scientists review studies to determine the effects of social isolation and loneliness on brain health and cardiovascular conditions.

New research is showing that oral hormonal contraceptives may alter the risk of mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, affect the brain’s response to stress and change the structure of ...

Most people know what it’s like to feel sadness, but until recently, there wasn’t much research on the science behind the emotion.

What happens when you leave depression untreated? The symptoms may start small, then escalate, and affect your life and health. Learn more.