FeaturedPsychology·June 6, 2016·5 min readWomen and People Under the Age of 35 Most at Risk of AnxietyAccording to a new study, women are almost twice as likely to experience anxiety as men.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 31, 2016·5 min readNew Signs of Stress Damage to the Brain: Mouse StudyA new study reports prolonged exposure to stress can result in structural changes to the amygdala in mice.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 29, 2016·4 min readEarly Life Stress Linked to Digestive Problems and Anxiety in RatsA new study investigates how digestive problems and anxiety may be linked.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 28, 2016·2 min readMusic For The EyesResearchers report patients who listen to relaxing music prior to eye surgery tend to have less anxiety and require less sedation than those who didn't.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 25, 2016·5 min readDevelopmental Changes in Teen Brain Facilitate Recovery from Traumatic Memories: Mouse StudyThe prefrontal cortex goes goes through a rearrangement during adolescence, where it forms a significant number of new connections to the hippocampus, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 24, 2016·4 min readCan’t Resist Temptation? That May Not Be a Bad ThingResearchers report what appears to be impulsiveness could be an adaptive strategy.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 24, 2016·4 min readDepression Decreases Chances of Pregnancy in WomenAccording to researchers, women who are severely depressed have decreased chances of becoming pregnant.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPainPsychology·May 18, 2016·4 min readDrug Used For Pain and Anxiety May Be Linked to Birth DefectsA new study reports that pregnant women who take pregabalin, a drug commonly used to treat pain and anxiety, were three times more likely to have a child with a major birth defect.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 17, 2016·4 min readChronic Fatigue Patients More Likely to Suppress EmotionsAccording to researchers, people with chronic fatigue may be more likely to suppress their emotions.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 17, 2016·5 min readBacterial Immunization Prevents PTSD-Like Symptoms in MiceAccording to a new study, mice injected with a specific bacterium became more resilient to stress, showing less anxiety and fear in stressful situations.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 16, 2016·6 min readPotential Transmission of Non-Genetic Behavioral Traits From Mom to ChildA new study reports symptoms of psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and heightened response to stress, may be transmitted from mom to child, and even grandchildren by multiple non genetic mechanisms.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 16, 2016·3 min readThe Transmission of Fear Between Individuals Can Be CounteractedAccording to a new study, the social transmission of fear can be prevented.Read More