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·September 25, 2014·3 min read

How Physical Exercise Protects the Brain from Stress Induced Depression

Researchers report exercise can produce changes in skeletal muscles which can purge the blood of a protein that accumulates during stress.

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·September 18, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Discover ‘Dimmer Switch’ For Mood Disorders

Researchers have identified a control mechanism for an area of the brain which processes sensory and emotive information.

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·September 2, 2014·3 min read

Discovery Hints at Why Stress Is More Devastating for Some

New research could lead researchers to a better understanding of the development of psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety.

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·August 26, 2014·4 min read

Study Calls into Question Link Between Prenatal Antidepressant Exposure and Autism Risk

A new study reports autism risks appear to be attributed to maternal depression during pregnancy, and not antidepressant medications as previously believed.

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·August 25, 2014·2 min read

Sleep Drunkenness Disorder May Affect 1 in 7

A sleep disorder known as sleep drunkenness may affect as many as 1 in 7 people, a new study reports.

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·August 21, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Discover Area of Brain Responsible for Exercise Motivation

Researchers report the dorsal medial habenula could control a person's motivation to exercise.

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·August 20, 2014·3 min read

Breastfeeding Linked to Lower Risk of Postnatal Depression

A new study of over 10,000 mothers has shown that women who breastfed their babies were at significantly lower risk of postnatal depression than those who did not.

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·August 15, 2014·2 min read

Depression Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports that depression is under-treated in Parkinson's patients.

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·August 15, 2014·3 min read

Dopamine Replacement Therapy Associated with Increase in Impulse Control Disorders Among Early Parkinson’s Disease Patients

Anxiety and depression are more common in newly diagnosed Parkinson's patients than in the general population, a new study reports.

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Electrophysiology Featured Psychology

·May 27, 2014·3 min read

Dealing with Stress: To Cope or to Quit?

Researchers identify neurons in mice which determine resilience to depression.

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·May 7, 2014·3 min read

Psilocybin Inhibits the Processing of Negative Emotions in the Brain

A new study reports psilocybin influences the amygdala, weakening the processing of negative stimuli. Researchers hope the finding could pave the way for new treatment approaches for some psychiatric disorders.