FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 10, 2015·3 min readCompound Found in Herbs and Spices Strengthens Brain ConnectionsA new study reports a substance found in thyme, parsley and red pepper improves neuron formation and strengthens synapses. The researchers also report the substance has the potential to treat schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 10, 2015·3 min readSinging Beneficial for Memory and Mood in Early Stages of DementiaA new study reports singing is beneficial for working memory, mood and executive function in people with mild or early stage dementia.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 8, 2015·5 min readEmotions Compromised By Lack of SleepResearchers report a lack of sleep can have a negative impact on emotions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 6, 2015·4 min readTotal Recall Sounds Great, But Some Things Should Be ForgottenWhile neuroprosthetics that allow us to remember everything may seem like a great idea, one researcher argues such technology and abilities could have significant problems.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 4, 2015·3 min readLack of Activity Linked to Lower Quality of Life For Dementia PatientsA new study reveals that for those with dementia who live in long term care homes, there is a negative impact on the quality of life due to low levels of participation in activities.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 1, 2015·3 min readA Better Understanding of DepressionResearchers have developed a complex model of different factors which contribute to depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·November 30, 2015·4 min readHow Anxiety Kills Your Social StatusResearchers have identified an area of the brain that links anxious temperaments to low social status. They were also able to 'tweak' the social hierarchy in animals using vitamin B3.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 20, 2015·3 min read“Mood Math” Could Provide Deeper Understanding of Bipolar DisorderResearchers use mathematical modeling in an attempt to better understand the 'mood dynamics' of people with bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 20, 2015·4 min readReward Circuits Weakened by Inflammation in DepressionResearchers find high level of inflammation markers in the blood of people with depression. The research indicates persistent inflammation affects brain areas associated with the more stubborn symptoms of depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 19, 2015·3 min readYin and Yang of Serotonin Neurons in Mood RegulationDiscovery about serotonin neurons could lead to better treatments for anxiety, depression and other psychological illnesses.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 18, 2015·4 min readLight Therapy Effective for DepressionA new study reports light therapy is effective as a treatment for non-seasonal depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 17, 2015·4 min readDaughters of Older Moms More Prone to DepressionA new study reports daughters born to mothers in their 30's are more prone to depression than those born to younger moms.Read More