Tiny Population of Neurons May Have Big Role in DepressionInduced changes in the function of AgRP neurons may contribute to depression, researchers report.Read More
Why People With Depression Can Sometimes Experience Memory ProblemsResearchers shed light on why some people with depression experience memory loss and cognitive problems.Read More
Depressed Moms Who Breastfeed Boost Babies’ Mood, Neuroprotection and Mutual TouchBreastfeeding has a positive effect on postnatal depression and bonding between mothers and their babies. Breastfeeding also has positive implications for neuroprotection in babies of depressed mothers.Read More
Virtual Reality Helping to Treat Fear of HeightsWithin four hours of using a new virtual reality smartphone app, those with a fear of heights report a significant reduction of their fears in real-life situations.Read More
Mean or Nice? These Traits Could Make or Break a Child’s FriendshipsOne child's behavioral traits drive another child's friendship experience over time. Children with mean friends report an increase in friendship negativity over time, while those with nice friends report a decline in negative relationship emotions.Read More
How Accurate Are First Impressions on a First Date?Forming an accurate impression of a person is important as people rely on their instincts when deciding to begin a relationship. People who report greater personal wellbeing are easier to "read" than others on first impression.Read More
Marmoset Monkeys Have Personalities TooA new study sheds light on personality traits in marmoset monkeys.Read More
Key Metaphors in the Most Popular Love Songs Speak of Proximity and PossessionMetaphors represent over 70% of figurative language used to convey love and emotion in pop music. Over two-thirds of love songs reflect the correlation between physical proximity and possession.Read More
Poorer Mental Health Smolders After Deadly, Devastating WildfireDirect exposure to the California wildfires increased the risk of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.Read More
Traumatic Stress in Childhood Can Lead to Brain Changes in AdulthoodExperiencing trauma or extreme stress during childhood can lead to structural changes in the hippocampus and amygdala that can be seen decades later.Read More
Being Male, BMI, Smoking and Depression All Increase Biological AgeResearchers identify five biological indicators that have a significant impact on biological aging.Read More
Recognizing Liars From the Sound of Their Voice?Study identifies key factors in peoples' voices that show when they are lying.Read More