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·March 14, 2022·4 min read

History of Neurological or Psychiatric Conditions Increases the Likelihood of Developing More

People who suffer from a neurological or mental health condition are at increased risk of developing another disorder later in life. Parkinson's disease patients are four times more likely to develop dementia, and those with mental health disorders were also at greater risk of developing dementia later in life.

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·March 9, 2022·4 min read

Hugging a ‘Breathing’ Cushion to Ease Anxiety

Hugging a novel cushion that mechanically mimics breathing helps reduce anxiety.

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·March 9, 2022·4 min read

Music Combined With Auditory Beat Stimulation May Reduce Anxiety

Combining music with audio beat stimulation helps reduce anxiety in some people more effectively than listening to music alone.

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·March 8, 2022·3 min read

Discovery of Novel Brain Fear Mechanisms Offers Target for Anxiety-Reducing Drugs

Researchers have identified a new target in the brain that underpins the freezing response associated with anxiety and fear. The findings could provide a new drug target for anxiety-related disorders.

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·March 6, 2022·3 min read

Pregnant Women Have Lingering Depression Despite Antidepressant Treatment

Many women experienced lingering depression throughout pregnancy and postpartum, despite using SSRI antidepressants, a new study reports.

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·March 6, 2022·2 min read

How Long-Term Benzodiazepine Use Leads to Cognitive Impairments

Mouse study reveals synaptic loss associated with a daily sleep-inducing dose of diazepam for several weeks leads to cognitive impairments. However, the effect was reversible after discontinuing benzodiazepine use.

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·February 19, 2022·5 min read

Illicit Amphetamine Use Linked to 5-Fold Heightened Risk of Psychosis

People who use illicit amphetamines are at a 5-fold higher risk of developing psychosis, a new study reports.

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·February 14, 2022·7 min read

A Microbial Compound in the Gut Leads to Anxious Behaviors in Mice

A small-molecule metabolite produced by gut bacteria in mice, can travel to the brain and alter brain cell function, inducing anxiety behaviors.

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·February 10, 2022·6 min read

Amygdala Changes in Autistic Individuals Linked to Anxiety

Autistic children with traditional anxiety had significantly greater amygdala volume than children without ASD. Those with autism-distinct anxiety had significantly lower amygdala volume.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 8, 2022·5 min read

Risk Factors Linked to Anxiety Disorders Differ Between Men and Women During the Pandemic

Pandemic associated risk factors for anxiety differ between men and women, researchers say. Higher anxiety in males was associated with COVID misinformation, while women's anxiety was more commonly associated with concerns about employment. Overall, the prevalence for general anxiety disorder was significantly higher in women than in men.

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·February 5, 2022·4 min read

Stammering May Be Linked With Anxiety in Some Children and Adolescents

Rates of anxiety are higher in children and adolescents who stammer and stutter, a new study reports.

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·February 4, 2022·4 min read

‘Hangxiety’: Why Some People Experience Anxiety During a Hangover

Up to 12% of adult drinkers experience anxiety during a hangover. Researchers examine how some are prone to feeling more anxious when experiencing a hangover.

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History of Neurological or Psychiatric Conditions Increases the Likelihood of Developing More

Hugging a ‘Breathing’ Cushion to Ease Anxiety

Music Combined With Auditory Beat Stimulation May Reduce Anxiety

Discovery of Novel Brain Fear Mechanisms Offers Target for Anxiety-Reducing Drugs

Pregnant Women Have Lingering Depression Despite Antidepressant Treatment

How Long-Term Benzodiazepine Use Leads to Cognitive Impairments

Illicit Amphetamine Use Linked to 5-Fold Heightened Risk of Psychosis

A Microbial Compound in the Gut Leads to Anxious Behaviors in Mice

Amygdala Changes in Autistic Individuals Linked to Anxiety

Risk Factors Linked to Anxiety Disorders Differ Between Men and Women During the Pandemic

Stammering May Be Linked With Anxiety in Some Children and Adolescents

‘Hangxiety’: Why Some People Experience Anxiety During a Hangover

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