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·April 10, 2017·3 min read

Putting a Positive Spin on a Fear of Spiders

A new study could provide hope for people with phobias.

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·April 4, 2017·3 min read

Less Fear: How LSD Affects the Brain

Researchers report lower levels of activity in the amygdala, an area of the brain associated with fear, in people under the influence of LSD.

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·April 3, 2017·5 min read

Stress is a Common Seizure Trigger in Epilepsy

Reducing stress in those with epilepsy may be a beneficial, low risk preventative treatment for seizures, researchers report.

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·March 31, 2017·3 min read

Key Component of Sleep Inducing Herb Identified

An active compound in the leaves of Ashwagandha can help to induce sleep and could be helpful in the treatment of insomnia, a new study reports.

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·March 30, 2017·4 min read

How The Sounds of Nature Help Us to Relax

Listening to the sounds of nature creates an outward directed focus of attention, helping us to relax, a new study reports.

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·March 29, 2017·4 min read

Natural Chemical Helps Brain Adapt to Stress

Researchers report deficiencies of natural cannabinoids could result in a predisposition for developing depression and PTSD. Boosting the system could help in treating stress related disorders.

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·March 28, 2017·7 min read

Enlisting The Help of Machine Learning to Diagnose Depression

Researchers are utilizing neuroimaging data to identify brain patterns and predict depression with the help of machine learning.

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·March 24, 2017·4 min read

Who is Least Afraid of Death?

A new study reveals atheists and those who hold very religious beliefs are least afraid of dying.

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·March 23, 2017·3 min read

Boosting Natural Brain Opioids May Be A Better Way To Treat Anxiety

Researchers report medications that boost the effect of naturally produced opioids may be better at reducing anxiety and fear than receptor binding opioids.