Mental Health

3 articles

A firefighter experiencing cognitive impairment due to intense heat exposure, highlighting the impact on focus and attention.

Heat impairs cognitive function and brain performance

Firefighters, trained for high-stress situations, found it harder to focus and control their attention after just 15 minutes of intense heat exposure, according to MIT Technology Review .

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 27, 2026

Special Olympics athletes receiving health screenings, highlighting improved mental health and athletic performance through accessible healthcare.

Cosmos & Physics

Special Olympics Boosts Athlete Mental Health Performance

For every ten Special Olympics athletes, four suffer untreated tooth decay, two face potential hearing loss, and two have never had an eye exam.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·June 24, 2026

Abstract visualization of a human brain with glowing, interconnected neural pathways, illustrating the concept of neuroplasticity and brain adaptation.

Neuroscience & Mind

What Is Neuroplasticity and How Does the Brain Change?

When we look closely at the brains of individuals who battled major depressive disorder, especially those with chronic illness, postmortem studies reveal something striking.

Dr. Chloe O'Connell·June 10, 2026