Psychology
Mediterranean Diet May Lower Anxiety and Stress
Health
Summary: The Mediterranean diet can reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety in older adults. The study, involving 294 Australians aged 60+, found ...
High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Youth Psychosis
Health
Summary: Young individuals who use high-potency cannabis between ages 16 and 18 are twice as likely to experience psychosis by their mid-twenties ...
Mom’s Stress Hormone Shapes Child’s IQ
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Summary: Elevated cortisol levels during the third trimester of pregnancy are linked to lower IQ scores in 7-year-old boys, but not in ...
Gut Microbes Influence Autism-Related Behaviors
Health
Summary: A new study demonstrates the profound influence of gut microbes on behavior, particularly in the context of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ...
Reciprocal Relationship Between Depression and Exercise
Health
Summary: Researchers uncovered a reciprocal relationship between depression and physical activity in adults. The findings reveal that current depression symptoms can deter ...
40 Percent of Mental Illnesses Linked to Childhood Maltreatment
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Summary: Up to 40% of prevalent mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, stem from childhood maltreatment. The study estimates ...
Autism and PTSD Are Vulnerably Linked
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Summary: Individuals on the autism spectrum are particularly susceptible to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The research demonstrates that even mild stressors, which ...
Lack of Sleep in Childhood Linked to Increased Psychosis Risk
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Summary: Children who consistently experience insufficient sleep from infancy through early childhood are significantly more likely to develop psychosis as young adults. ...