Anxiety is usually seen as a neuron-driven response, but new research reveals a crucial and unexpected role for astrocytes in emotional regulation. This study shows that these star-shaped glial cells actively help maintain balance in the prefrontal cortex, preventing anxiety from escalating.

Knitting, painting, or shaping clay aren’t just relaxing pastimes — they’re workouts for your brain. Hands-on crafts engage attention, coordination, and problem-solving, while boosting serotonin and endorphins to calm stress.

Investing in music therapy could revolutionize dementia care—turning isolation into connection, and suffering into shared moments of well-being.