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·August 14, 2017·3 min read

Secret to Happiness May Include More Unpleasant Emotions

Researchers report happiness is linked to feeling desired emotions, even when those emotions may be negative.

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·August 14, 2017·8 min read

Lower Brain Serotonin Levels Linked to Dementia

A new Johns Hopkins University study adds further evidence to the link between serotonin and dementia. According to researchers, lower serotonin levels may play a key role in memory decline and drive the progression of Alzheimer's.

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·August 8, 2017·4 min read

‘Ego Dissolving’ Psychedelic Drugs Could Assist With Mental Health

A new study in Neuroscience of Consciousness adds weight to previous findings about the potential benefits psychedelics could have for treating mental health disorders.

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·August 7, 2017·5 min read

Brain Acidity Imbalance in Psychiatric Disorders

Researchers discover imbalanced pH and lactate levels in the brains of mouse models of schizophrenia, ASD and bipolar disorder. They believe the imbalances could reflect an underlying pathophysiology to some psychiatric disorders.

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·August 5, 2017·4 min read

Yoga Effective at Reducing Symptoms of Depression

New studies presented at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association reveal the positive impact practicing yoga has on reducing symptoms of depression and improving quality of life for those with the disorder.

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·July 30, 2017·5 min read

Faster Acting Antidepressants May Finally Be Within Reach

Researchers explain how SSRI antidepressants initiate action by targeting a specific type of nerve cells. Findings may lead to the development of faster acting antidepressants.

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·July 28, 2017·5 min read

Sugar is Not So Sweet For Mental Health

A new Scientific Reports study sheds light on the link between high sugar intake and an increased risk of developing common mental disorders in men. Researchers also found mood disorders did not increase desire to consume higher sugar content foods or drinks.

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·July 27, 2017·3 min read

Negativity Be Gone: New Online Tool Can Retrain Brain

Researchers have developed a new online brain training program that can help reduce anxiety and depression.

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·July 26, 2017·5 min read

Risk for Bipolar Disorder Associated with Faster Aging

A new study in Neuropsychopharmacology reveals an association between faster aging and bipolar depression. Researchers discovered those with bipolar disorder who did not take lithum had shorter telomere length than those with the disorder who took the medication. The study suggests reduced telomere length could reduce hippocampal neurogenesis, increasing the risk for mood disorders.

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·July 24, 2017·5 min read

Ketamnine Shows Promise in Treatment of Geriatric Depression

A new study reports ketamine may be a safe and effective method of treating depression in older people. The University of New South Wales study reveals ketamine was well tolerated by those with depression, and repeated treatments led to a higher likelihood of remission.

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·July 24, 2017·5 min read

Musicians Have Higher Prevalence of Eating Disorders

Researchers from Imperial College London report musicians may be at a reduced risk of developing eating disorders. In a recent study, researchers found the higher prevalence of eating disorders could be a result of the demands of the job in combination with certain personality traits, including increased levels of perfectionism.