What is the long-term price of bumps on the head and concussions? Could they contribute to premature mental aging by breaking down neural pathways?

The human brain has a great capacity to learn and adapt, even in people who have mental disorders. A computer-based cognitive and functional therapy may help people with schizophrenia live better.

Research about losing mental skills with age suggests that an active mind stays strong. Some computer games may help to improve memory.

People tend to lie far more than they realize, even about relatively insignificant things, according to psychological research. But these lies may contribute to poorer overall health.

Being diagnosed with any advanced cancer is not happy news. So becoming depressed might be a natural response, but it's not a life-prolonging one.

Find the Olympic Games inspiring? Certain Olympic sports may provide added brain health benefits beyond entertainment.

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other medical conditions need care for both, and new research suggests that ASD treatments may need to take other medical problems under consideration.

Sometimes depression symptoms can be ignored, but new research suggests that seeking treatment early may be best.

Pets can be a happy addition to any family. New research suggests that bringing home a new pet may be helpful for children with autism.

Bipolar mania has many symptoms, like feeling high or excited. People may have symptoms of mania without having bipolar, and some symptoms may put them at risk for bipolar disorder.