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·August 16, 2018·3 min read

Stress During Pregnancy Increases Mood Disorder Risk for Female Offspring

A new study reports maternal stress during pregnancy can increase the risk of female offspring developing mood disorders. Researchers reveal higher maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy were linked to alterations in newborns' functional brain connectivity in emotional processing areas.

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·April 11, 2020·5 min read

Researchers achieve remote control of hormone release

Using magnetic nanoparticles, researchers were able to stimulate the adrenal glands of rodents and control the release of stress-related hormones. The approach could be applied to humans to treat hormone-related disorders.

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·December 18, 2020·4 min read

Researchers Identify Bacteria That Promote Metabolic and Mental Health

B. longum APC1472 reduces blood glucose levels and reduces weight gain in mouse models. The bacteria also keep ghrelin, a hormone associated with hunger, and the stress hormone cortisol in check.

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·May 14, 2012·2 min read

Let There Be Light: It’s Good for Our Brains

EPFL scientists have proven that light intensity influences our cognitive performance and how alert we feel, and that these positive...

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·August 2, 2019·3 min read

Why babies born during winter are at higher risk of developing mental health disorders

Cortisol levels are higher in women who give birth during winter months. The findings shed light on why mental health disorders are more common in those born during colder seasons.

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·June 10, 2021·5 min read

What Happens in the Brain When People Make Music Together?

A new study reveals what goes on in the brain when a person embarks on a musical collaboration project.

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·July 2, 2020·5 min read

A Low Level of Cortisol Contributes to the Aging Process

Low levels of the stress hormone cortisol and the GLIZ protein can trigger chronic inflammatory responses in the body, contributing to the aging process.

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·April 24, 2017·5 min read

Hormone-Influenced Social Strategies Shape Human Social Hierarchy

Those with higher testosterone levels are more willing to harm others and embark in status seeking behavior, a new study reports.

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·December 4, 2020·5 min read

PTSD With Depression May Significantly Increase Risk of Early Death in Women

Women who experience PTSD and depression have a four-fold higher risk of early death from health problems, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes than those who do not have the mental health disorders.

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·May 13, 2016·4 min read

Prenatal Stress Could Enhance Protective Mechanisms of Babies

Researchers report the oxytocin receptor gene is activated more easily in infants of mothers who faced maternal stress and depression.

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·July 31, 2017·5 min read

Muted Stress Response Linked to Long Term Cannabis Use

A new Psychopharmacology study adds to evidence that chronic cannabis use is associated with reduced stress reactivity. Researchers say cannabis could be beneficial in conferring resilience to stress, especially in those with heightened emotional reactivity to stressful situations.

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·January 3, 2017·5 min read

Maternal Depression Across Child’s Early Years Impacts Neural Basis of Empathy

Children whose mothers experienced depression early in their life are more susceptable to socio-emotional problems and a reduction in empathy toward others, a new study reports.

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