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·August 12, 2021·5 min read

8 Weeks of Meditation Studies Can Make Your Brain Quicker

Eight weeks of meditation training enhanced brain connectivity between the default mode network and the dorsal attention network, allowing participants to quickly switch between mind wandering states and focused attention.

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·March 3, 2021·5 min read

Custom Diets Are Essential to Mental Health

Dietary and lifestyle changes could be key to reducing risks for psychiatric disorders and improving overall mental health.

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·May 23, 2017·3 min read

Depression Risk Following Natural Disaster Can Be Predicted By Pupil Dilation

A new study reveals a person's pupil dilation may give hints as to their risk of developing depression following a natural disaster.

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·August 27, 2018·3 min read

Diet Has Bigger Impact on Emotional Well Being in Women than Men

According to researchers, women may need a diet that includes a larger spectrum of nutrients which help support mood, compared to men.

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·July 11, 2023·5 min read

Dispelling Popular Myths About Hypnosis

A recent paper aims to dispel common misconceptions about hypnosis that are widely circulated in popular culture. Contrary to the myth that hypnotized individuals can't resist suggestions, the authors clarify that people retain voluntary control during hypnosis.

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·January 10, 2023·6 min read

Early Retirement Can Accelerate Cognitive Decline

Study reveals adults who retire early are at greater risk of cognitive decline as they age.

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·March 30, 2023·5 min read

How Alcohol’s Impact on the Brain Makes Us More Likely to Drink

Researchers have uncovered a neural mechanism involving the brain's immune system that spurs alcohol use disorder.

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·August 24, 2021·4 min read

How Do Brains Form?

A new study that utilizes computer modeling and advanced imaging of developing fetal brains will allow researchers to unravel the mystery of how the brain forms and how early brain development sets the stage for neural health throughout life.

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·July 29, 2020·4 min read

Increased Attention to Sad Faces Predicts Depression Risk in Teenagers

Biased attention to sad faces increases the risk of teenagers developing depression, a new study reports.

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·July 9, 2019·3 min read

Kratom herbal supplement used to treat addiction and pain found unsafe by researchers

Kratom, a herbal supplement used to manage pain and treat opioid addiction, is unsafe to use, researchers report. The supplement has been linked to an increased risk of tachycardia, hallucinations, coma, and cardiac arrest.

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·June 22, 2021·4 min read

Mental Well-Being Higher In the Summer vs. Fall

People report mental distress is reduced in the Summer compared to the Fall. Researchers speculate the seasonal improvement in mental wellbeing could be a result of improved diet, more frequent exercise, and improved sleep quality during the Summer months.