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·September 25, 2014·3 min read

How Physical Exercise Protects the Brain from Stress Induced Depression

Researchers report exercise can produce changes in skeletal muscles which can purge the blood of a protein that accumulates during stress.

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·March 8, 2017·5 min read

Probiotic Found in Yogurt Can Reverse Depression Symptoms

The probiotic Lactobacillus can reverse symptoms and anxiety and depression, a new study reports.

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·September 28, 2017·6 min read

Intriguing Link Between Sleep, Cognition and Schizophrenia Identified

A study in Sleep reports on a link between cognition, sleep and a metabolite called kynurenic acid. The metabolite has previously been linked to schizophrenia.

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·November 21, 2019·4 min read

Severe pregnancy-related depression may be rooted in inflammation

Inflammatory factors appear to contribute to pregnancy-related depression onset and severity. Researchers found elevated levels of IL-6 and IL-8 and reduced levels of IL-2 in blood samples taken from blood samples of pregnant women who reported symptoms of depression. Additionally, they found serotonin was drastically reduced.