FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 13, 2015·4 min readReduced Heart Rate Variability May Be a Contributing Risk Factor for PTSDAccording to a new study, U.S Marines with reduced heart rate variability prior to deployment displayed increased vulnerability to PTSD upon return.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 8, 2015·7 min readBetter Treatments for Depression with Help of Discovery About Brain ProteinA new study reports people with major depression had 32 percent more FGF9 in a key area of their brain than those without depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 4, 2015·4 min readCommon Antidepressant Appears to Alter Brain Structure Differently in Depressed and Non-Depressed PeopleA new study reports Zoloft, a commonly prescribed antidepressant alters brain structure differently in those who are depressed and those who aren't.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 4, 2015·3 min readPoor Sleep Could Help Explain How Stress Affects Health in ChildrenAccording to a new study, getting a good night's sleep buffer the impact of stress on kids' cortisol levels.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 3, 2015·4 min readAversion and Reward Behaviors Activated Through Same Neural PathwaysFindings suggest drug treatments for addiction and depression simultaneously may stimulate and reward and aversion responses.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 2, 2015·3 min readFeeling Blue? Sadness Can Impair Perception of ColorAccording to a new study, feeling sad can lead to changes in our color perception.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 2, 2015·3 min readBedwetting May Help Identify Sleep Apnea in Post Menopausal WomenResearchers report on a surprising symptom that can help clinicians diagnose OSA in older women.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 1, 2015·4 min readHow Obstructive Sleep Apnea Damages the BrainA new study links obstructive sleep apnea to a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 28, 2015·5 min readThe Power of Positive Memory RecallAccording to new research, stress induced depression may be overcome by inducing neurons which were activated during previous positive experiences.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·August 25, 2015·3 min readInheriting Trauma: Holocaust Survivors Pass Trauma to Their Children’s GenesA new study reports preconception trauma can result in the transmission of epigenetic changes from the parent to children.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 24, 2015·4 min readAntidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus AccumbensResearchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 21, 2015·3 min readLingering Physical and Mental Health Issues for Spouses of Stroke SurvivorsA new study reports spouses and caregivers of stroke survivors have an increased risk of physical and mental health problems that may continue for years after their partner's stroke.Read More
