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Some women with psychotic disorders are more vulnerable around the time of menstruation

Neuroscience NewsAugust 25, 2019

A new study confirms the link between menstruation and worsening of psychosis symptoms in women with mental health disorders. Researchers found psychiatric admissions for women were one-and-a-half times higher during the time of menstruation. ... Read More...

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High levels of estrogen in the womb linked to autism

Neuroscience NewsJuly 29, 2019

Estrogens were significantly elevated in fetuses that later went on to develop autism. Higher levels of prenatal estrogens were more predictive of ASD than higher levels of prenatal androgens. The study supports a twenty-year-old theory that increased prenatal sex steroid hormones are a potential cause of autism spectrum disorder.... Read More...

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Ack! I need chocolate! The science of PMS food cravings

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2019

From comfort eating to hormonal levels contributing to a desire for sweets, many studies have investigated why women with PMS often crave certain foods. Researchers explore why food cravings may occur, and what can be done to suppress them for women with premenstrual syndrome.... Read More...

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Women caught in a pickle by their own immune systems

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2019

Pregnancy Compensation Hypothesis may explain why women are more prone to developing autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis and lupus, than men.... Read More...

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20 Minute Contact with Nature Reduces Stress Hormone Cortisol

Neuroscience NewsApril 4, 2019

Taking a 'nature pill' of spending twenty minutes a day outdoors can help to lower cortisol levels.... Read More...

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Stress in childhood and adulthood have combined impact on hormones and health

Neuroscience NewsApril 3, 2019

Stressed adults who report high-stress exposure as children have altered cortisol levels associated with negative health outcomes. Findings suggest early life stress may calibrate the stress response system in the brain, with health consequences that last into adulthood.... Read More...

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Clues to Brain Differences Between Males and Females

Neuroscience NewsMarch 2, 2019

A new study reveals how male sex steroids impact brain development. The findings could help shed light on behavioral developmental differences between males and females.... Read More...

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Fat Cells Work Different ‘Shifts’ Throughout the Day

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2019

A new study reports human fat cells have their own internal clocks and circadian rhythms which affect metabolic functions.... Read More...

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Women’s Hormones Play Role in Drug Addiction and Higher Relapse Rates

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 9, 2019

A new study reports the female hormone cycle may explain why women are more prone to addiction and affected by triggers that lead to relapse.... Read More...

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How Exercise May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 9, 2019

Researchers report irisin, a hormone released during physical exercise, may promote neurogenesis in the hippocampus. The study sheds new light on why exercise helps improve memory and could help to protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Shedding Light on the Body Clock’s Link to Mental Health and Disease

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 29, 2019

According to a new study, those who are genetically predisposed to be early risers have a lower risk of developing psychiatric conditions, such as depression and schizophrenia, as well as having better over all health. In contrast to other studies, researchers did not find a strong link between circadian rhythm and diseases such as obesity or diabetes.... Read More...

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Our Genes Affect Where Fat is Stored on Our Bodies

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

According to a new study, genetic factors heavily influence where we are most likely to store fat on our bodies. Researchers found the relationship between genetics and fat storage is more significant in women than in men.... Read More...

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