FeaturedNeurology·December 2, 2016·2 min readShort Term Sleep Deprivation Affects Heart FunctionA new study reports short term sleep deprivation in the context of 24 hour shifts can lead to an increase in blood pressure and heart rate.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 28, 2016·5 min readDepression in Pregnancy Increases Mental Health Risks in ChildrenResearchers report maternal depression can increase the risk of behavioral and emotional problems in children.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 9, 2016·5 min readA MicroRNA Plays a Role in Major DepressionA new study reports on the role a microRNA plays in major depressive disorder.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 27, 2016·3 min readStress Contagion Possible Among Teachers and StudentsA new study examines the link between teacher burnout and students' cortisol levels.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 15, 2016·5 min readMaking Art Reduces Stress HormonesNo matter whether you're a Rembrandt or can just about manage to draw a stick figure, creating art can help to reduce cortisol levels, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 3, 2016·3 min readStress Hormone’s Link With PsychosisPatients at risk for psychosis have different levels of cortisol after waking than healthy controls, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 16, 2016·4 min readStatins May Curb Effects of Stress in the WombA new study reports statins could help protect the hearts of babies while in the womb from maternal stress.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 13, 2016·4 min readPrenatal Stress Could Enhance Protective Mechanisms of BabiesResearchers report the oxytocin receptor gene is activated more easily in infants of mothers who faced maternal stress and depression.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 4, 2016·3 min readIs Hair The Root to Understanding Stress Levels?A new study reports women with lower income levels have higher levels of stress hormone cortisol in their hair.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 29, 2016·4 min readDriven to Distraction: Analyzing the Psyche of Risky DriversResearchers note distinct behavioral profiles in repeat drunk drivers and those with speeding offenses.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 28, 2016·3 min readStress Inhibits Spatial PerceptionResearchers report stress inhibits the perception of complex spatial information.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 18, 2016·4 min readPoor Sleep Makes Teens More Reactive to StressTeens who experience sleep problems and longer sleep duration are more reactive to stress, a new study reports.Read More
