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Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2019

Researchers combine a newly developed wearable motion sensor with deep learning technology to distinguish between children with anxiety or depression, and those without.... Read More...

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Epigenetics Contributes to Male and Female Differences in Fear Memories

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 17, 2019

A new mouse study reveals males recall fearful memories better than females. Researchers attribute the difference to the gene Cdk5, which has previously been implicated in creating fear memories and stress behaviors. The study reports Cdk5 is naturally activated in males, but not females.... Read More...

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Connection of Children to Nature Brings Less Distress, Hyperactivity and Behavioral Problems

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 11, 2019

A new study reveals spending time connecting with nature helps to reduce behavioral problems and anxiety in children, as well as improving overall health.... Read More...

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Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Greater Risk of Mental Illness

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Researchers report an elevated risk of women with inflammatory bowel disease being diagnosed with mental health problems after giving birth. The study reports that for every 43 pregnancies, there is one case of a new mental illness diagnosis for women with IBD compared to women without the condition.... Read More...

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Childhood Stress Affects Behavior of Offspring: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

Researchers report on the epigenetic effect of early life stress. In a new study, researchers reveal mice who experienced stress in the first few weeks of life showed deterioration in memory, learning and maternal behaviors. Behavioral changes were seen in their later offspring, regardless of sex. ... Read More...

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Cannabis Exposure and Stress in Adolescence Can Lead to Anxiety Disorders in Adults

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

A new study reports exposure to cannabis and stress during the teenage years may result in an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders later in life. ... Read More...

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Anxiety and Depressive Disorders Alter Brain Gene Activity

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 7, 2019

Researchers depression and anxiety alters energy metabolism in the brain.... Read More...

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Obese Mice Lose Anxiety When ‘Zombie Cells’ Exit the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2019

According to researchers, obese mice have increased levels of senescent cells in their brains, and these cells contribute to anxiety. Using senolytics to clear the cells helps to reduce anxiety related behaviors.... Read More...

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Depression and Anxiety Take Same Toll on Health as Smoking and Obesity

Neuroscience NewsDecember 17, 2018

Researchers report depression and anxiety may be as detrimental to your health as smoking or obesity. The study found those with anxiety of depression are at a 65% increased risk of stroke, 87% increased risk of arthritis and 64% increased risk of stroke, compared to those without the disorders.... Read More...

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‘Hangxiety’ Higher in Shy People

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2018

According to researchers, after a night of drinking, shy people are more likely to be anxious that those more extroverted. ... Read More...

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How Bullying Affects the Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 12, 2018

A new study reports children and teens who face chronic bullying have altered brain structure, as well as problems with anxiety and depression. Researchers found those who were bullies had structural changes to the putamen and caudate, contributing to the development of anxiety related behaviors and emotional processing.... Read More...

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Mothers Whose Responses to Infants’ Facial Cues Increase Reports Stronger Bonds with Babies

Neuroscience NewsDecember 4, 2018

Researchers report increases in cortical responses to infants' faces between the prenatal to postnatal period is associated with more positive relationships with the baby after birth.... Read More...

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Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

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Wearable Sensor Could Detect Hidden Anxiety and Depression in Young Children

Epigenetics Contributes to Male and Female Differences in Fear Memories

Connection of Children to Nature Brings Less Distress, Hyperactivity and Behavioral Problems

Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Greater Risk of Mental Illness

Childhood Stress Affects Behavior of Offspring: Mouse Study

Cannabis Exposure and Stress in Adolescence Can Lead to Anxiety Disorders in Adults

Anxiety and Depressive Disorders Alter Brain Gene Activity

Obese Mice Lose Anxiety When ‘Zombie Cells’ Exit the Brain

Depression and Anxiety Take Same Toll on Health as Smoking and Obesity

How Bullying Affects the Brain

Mothers Whose Responses to Infants’ Facial Cues Increase Reports Stronger Bonds with Babies