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·October 26, 2016·4 min read

Higher Resting Heart Rate and Blood pressure Linked to Later Psychiatric Illness

A new study links higher resting blood pressure in younger men with later onset of OCD, schizophrenia and substance abuse problems.

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·October 25, 2016·3 min read

Arousal Exerts an Unconscious Influence on What We See

According to researchers, subtle and unconscious increases in arousal can help shape our confidence in visual experiences.

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·October 13, 2016·5 min read

Possible Explanation For Why Male Mice Tolerate Stress Better Than Females

Researchers have discovered a key molecule that appears to reduce anxiety in male mice, but not females.

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·October 11, 2016·4 min read

Could Mental Math Boost Emotional Health?

According to researchers, engaging the prefrontal cortex with mental math exercises could help to improve emotional health.

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·October 10, 2016·5 min read

Mars Bound Astronauts Face Chronic Dementia Risk From Galactic Cosmic Ray Exposure

A new study raises question about the effect extended space flights will have on long term brain health.

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·October 7, 2016·3 min read

Can Yoga Help People With Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

Researchers report yoga could be beneficial in reducing some of the symptoms of GAD.

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·October 5, 2016·4 min read

Biological Link Between Stress and Obesity

Researchers revealed the molecular elements that bridge anxiety and metabolism.

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·October 4, 2016·6 min read

Early Alcohol Exposure Linked to Future Psychological Disorders

Children who start drinking alcohol between the ages of 11 and 13 are at greater risk of developing psychiatric disorders later in life, a new study reports.

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·October 3, 2016·3 min read

More Than 50 Percent of People Over 90 With Alzheimer’s Use Psychotropic Drugs

According to a new study, hunger can suppress rival drive states such as fear, anxiety, thirst or social needs.

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·October 3, 2016·7 min read

Prescription Sleep Aids Carry a Rare Suicide Risk

A new study reports some prescription sleep aids may carry an increased and rare risk of suicide, most typically when they cause the unexpected response of stimulating, rather than soothing people.