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·November 21, 2016·5 min read

Reconditioning the Brain to Overcome Fear

Combining artificial intelligence and neuroimaging, researchers have devised a way of unconsciously removing a fear memory from the brain.

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·November 19, 2016·3 min read

Fear of the Unknown Common to Many Anxiety Disorders

According to a new study, several anxiety disorders share a common underlying trait; a fear of the unknown.

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·October 31, 2016·3 min read

Long Term Fright Reaction Extends Beyond Scary Movies and TV Shows

Researchers report scary movies can have a residual anxiety effect years after people watch them.

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·October 14, 2016·3 min read

How Neuroscience Could Benefit From the Learning and Performance of Music

A new study reports learning and performing music could be of benefit to those who have experienced traumatic events.

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·October 10, 2016·5 min read

Mars Bound Astronauts Face Chronic Dementia Risk From Galactic Cosmic Ray Exposure

A new study raises question about the effect extended space flights will have on long term brain health.

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·October 3, 2016·3 min read

More Than 50 Percent of People Over 90 With Alzheimer’s Use Psychotropic Drugs

According to a new study, hunger can suppress rival drive states such as fear, anxiety, thirst or social needs.

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·October 3, 2016·5 min read

Hunger May Be More Motivating Than Thirst, Anxiety or Fear

According to a new study, hunger can suppress rival drive states such as fear, anxiety, thirst or social needs.

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·September 27, 2016·6 min read

Pinpointing a Brain Circuit That Keeps Fear at Bay

Researchers have discovered a method to prolong the benefits of extinction and identified a new way to improve exposure therapy in people suffering from phobias and PTSD.

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·September 9, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Outline Barriers to Treating Fear and Anxiety

A new study offers insight into the neurological processes involved in fear and anxiety.

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·September 6, 2016·4 min read

A New Angle on Anxiety

Researchers have identified specific neurons in the hypothalamus that play a central role in triggering anxiety.

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·August 25, 2016·4 min read

Memory Activation Before Exposure Reduces Life-Long Fear of Spiders

Researchers report the effect of exposure therapy can be improved by disrupting the recreation of fear memories in arachnophobes.

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·August 24, 2016·7 min read

How Do Antidepressants Trigger Fear and Anxiety?

Researchers have mapped out a serotonin-driven anxiety circuit that may explain the side effects of anxiety and fear experienced by some patients taking SSRIs.