mental health
Maternal Cytokine Levels Linked to Child’s Mental Health
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Summary: Researchers discovered a critical role for the cytokine XCL1 in fetal brain development and the emotional behavior of offspring, challenging previous ...
SCN2A Gene Variants Dictate Neurological Disorder Severity
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Summary: A new study reveals how genetic variants in the SCN2A gene influence the severity and type of neurological impairments, including epilepsy ...
Why do some people hoard? What causes hoarding?
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A psychologist explains how to improve your emotional health Clinical psychologist Dr. Ali Mattu explains how emotional health can impact your mental ...
Astrocytes Play Crucial Role in Mental Health
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Summary: New research reveals the pivotal role of astrocytes in the basolateral amygdala (BLA) in modulating risk assessment behaviors, which are often ...
Exercise Cuts Heart Disease Risk by 23% With Benefits Doubling for Those With Depression
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by Anthony Tran Regular exercise can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by as much as a quarter, in part by lowering ...
New Study Shows Surprising Link Between Cat Parents and Serious Mental Disorder
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Researchers from the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research in Australia have conducted a study which found that being a cat owner ...
Risks of Antipsychotic Use in Dementia Patients
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Summary: A new study revealed significant risks associated with antipsychotic use in dementia patients, including increased chances of stroke, heart failure, pneumonia, ...
New Study Unravels Emotional Processing in Depression
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Summary: Researchers shed light on how individuals with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) process emotions differently due to abnormalities in the amygdala and prefrontal ...
What the science says about periods and mental health
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PMS, food cravings, “period flu,”: Anybody who menstruates knows from experience that the monthly cycle can have a profound impact on the ...
Poverty’s Profound Impact on Brain Development and Behavior
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Summary: A new review connects low socioeconomic status (SES) with significant changes in brain development, behavior, and cognitive outcomes. The review synthesizes ...
