Can probiotics help manage bipolar symptoms? Learn what the research says about the gut-brain connection, potential benefits, and safety precautions.

Benjamin Franklin first mentioned what we now call Daylight Saving Time (DST) in a 1784 essay. He somewhat satirically proposed conserving candles for the early morning hours. While the United States ...

From artists to athletes, these biopics portray bipolar disorder with empathy — without reducing anyone to a diagnosis. Editor’s Note: This content delves into sensitive topics that some readers might ...

A diagnosis of tardive dyskinesia means learning to expect the unexpected, accepting what you can’t control, and working skillfully within those parameters. As the National Institute of Neurological ...

You may be familiar with the Oscar Wilde quote: “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” My daily struggle with this brain-based disorder intertwines itself with my sense of self and ...

From artists to athletes, these biopics portray bipolar disorder with empathy — without reducing anyone to a diagnosis. Editor’s Note: This content delves into sensitive topics that some readers might ...

It’s a painful and confusing experience: One day, you’re planning a future with someone who feels like your soulmate, and the next, they have vanished without a trace. In the world of modern dating, ...

Living with bipolar disorder often means facing a mind that doesn’t always feel like your own. When psychosis takes hold, even familiar faces and places can twist into something unrecognizable, ...

Hypersexuality during manic or hypomanic episodes can put relationships, health, and safety at risk. Because it can lead to impulsive choices, it tends to get a lot of attention. But there’s a quieter ...

In the decades I’ve lived with bipolar, and worked with countless others who do, I’ve found that during mood episodes, friends and family are more prone to back away from our lives. Similarly, we may ...

If you already have people you care about, you can keep those connections steady and genuine — even when your mood, energy, or routines shift. You don’t have to “perform” friendship perfectly to ...