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Featured Neurology Psychology

·June 29, 2015·3 min read

Smaller Hippocampus in Brains of Patients with Recurrent Depression

A new study reports people with recurrent depression have significantly smaller hippocampi than healthy individuals.

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Featured Psychology

·June 17, 2015·6 min read

Reverse Depression by Recalling Happier Memories

Researchers use optogenetics to reactivate happy memories and curb symptoms of depression.

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Featured Neurology

·June 16, 2015·4 min read

Distinct Injury Patterns Found in Brains of Those With Post Concussion Depression and Anxiety

Findings could lead to improved treatment options and better understanding of post concussion depression and anxiety.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·June 16, 2015·4 min read

Depressed and Stressed Women Have Lower Levels of Longevity Hormone

A new study reports women with symptoms of clinical depression have lower levels of klotho in their blood.

This is an astrocyte, labeled with GFAP (red), Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) green, and nuclear stain To-Pro (blue).

Featured Psychology

·June 3, 2015·4 min read

Study Sheds Light on Astrocyte Disruption in Depression

A new study reports networks of astrocytes are altered in areas of the brain associated with mood regulation in some people who committed suicide as a result of depression.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·May 20, 2015·3 min read

Increased Risk of Developing Parkinson’s Disease in People With Depression

According to a new study, people who were hospitalized for depression on five or more occasions were 40 percent more likely to develop Parkinson's disease than those who had been hospitalized one time.

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·May 6, 2015·5 min read

Correlation Between Sleep Loss and Mental Health Problems in Children

According to a new study, four year old children with sleep disorders have higher risks of developing psychiatric problems during later childhood.

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Featured Psychology

·May 4, 2015·6 min read

Fuzzy Thinking Rooted in Brain Activity Differences

A new study reports the fuzzy thinking effect experienced by people with depression has a neurological basis.

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Featured Psychology

·April 22, 2015·3 min read

Insulin-Like Hormone Increases Lithium Sensitivity in Bipolar Patients

A new study suggests insulin-like growth factor 1 can increase lithium sensitivity in bipolar patients for whom initial lithium treatment proved ineffective.