Teenage Depression Linked to Inability to Recall Specific Memories
A new study reports teens with high levels of depression display poorer working memory in tests than those with low symptoms.... Read More...
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Does Microdosing Improve Mood and Performance?
A new study reports those who microdose psychedelics report improvements in attention and mental health. However, a number of people report an increase in neuroticism following six weeks of microdosing.... Read More...
Heavy Drinking in Teens Causes Lasting Changes in Emotional Center of Brain
A new study reports teenage binge drinking can result in lasting epigenetic changes that alter the expression of BDNF-AS, a protein vital for the formation of neural connection in the amygdala.... Read More...
Tobacco Use in Adolescence Tied to Paranoia, Due Largely to Shared Genetic Influences
Researchers have discovered a link between teenage tobacco use and an increased risk of psychotic experiences, such as paranoia and hallucinations. They report this may be due, in part, to some shared genetic influences.... Read More...
Negative Experiences on Social Media Tied to Higher Odds of Feeling Lonely
According to a new study, negative interactions on social media may increase feelings of loneliness and social isolation in young adults.... Read More...
All Too Human: The Price We Pay for Our Advanced Brains May Be a Greater Tendency to Disorders
Researchers report the neural code of the prefrontal cortex is more efficient than the amygdala in both humans and primates. The lower resistance of the amygdala to errors in humans may play a role in exaggerated survival responses, such as those seen in anxiety and PTSD.... Read More...
Link Between Happiness and Air Quality in China
A new study reports the moods expressed by people on social media tend to decline when air pollution gets worse.... Read More...
The Brain Cells That Make Pain Unpleasant Identified
Researchers report the sensation and emotional experiences of pain are not the same. A new study reveals neurons in the amygdala responsible for negative emotions associated with chronic pain. ... Read More...
“Happiness” Exercises Boosts Mood For Those Recovering From Addiction
Positive psychology exercises have significant benefit in boosting mood for those recovering from substance addiction, a new study reports.... Read More...
The 17 Different Ways Your Face Conveys Happiness
A new study reports humans have more universal ways of expressing happiness than any other emotion.... Read More...
Recalling Happy Memories During Adolescence Can Reduce Depression Risk
Researchers report recalling specific positive memories from an earlier point in life was associated with fewer negative self-related thoughts and lower cortisol levels 12 months later. The study suggests recalling specific positive memories reduced vulnerability to depression over the course of one year.... Read More...
How Fear and Anger Affects Different Political Ideologies
A new study reports the emotional underpinnings of political ideology motivates how the people seek and process information about election races and climate change.... Read More...