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·September 21, 2023·4 min read

Predicting PTSD: Brain Scans Unravel Trauma’s Long-term Effects

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects 2% to 10% of trauma survivors, manifesting as intense anxiety from emotional disbalance. Researchers employed brain scans on 104 trauma survivors to determine which ones were more susceptible to PTSD.

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·September 20, 2023·8 min read

Is Suppressing Negative Thoughts A Path to Improved Mental Health?

A new study challenges the traditional belief surrounding the suppression of negative thoughts and mental well-being. Researchers trained participants to suppress fears and worries, observing that these thoughts became less vivid and participants' mental health improved.

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·September 20, 2023·8 min read

Pioneering Biomarker for Resistant Depression Unearthed

Scientists have identified a unique biomarker in the brain that indicates recovery from treatment-resistant depression during deep brain stimulation (DBS). This significant discovery provides insights into DBS's effects on severe depression.

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·September 20, 2023·6 min read

Mapping Psychosis Reveals The Brain’s Epicentre of Schizophrenia

Researchers charted the brain's response to psychosis, specifically how it spreads, revealing potential therapeutic targets. Their study, which examined 534 individuals across various stages of psychosis, identified the hippocampus as an initial site of change.

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·September 18, 2023·5 min read

Genetic Link Between Eating Disorders and Alcohol Use Discovered

A comprehensive study of adolescent twins unveils a genetic nexus between disordered eating and alcohol use disorders (AUDs). This correlation underscores worse outcomes, including fatality, especially when these conditions manifest simultaneously in younger teens.

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·September 15, 2023·5 min read

Neighborhood Woes: How Living Conditions Impact Brain Structure and Diet

Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods not only influences food choices and weight gain but can also alter the brain's microstructure. Researchers found that poor food quality, high-calorie intake, and inactive environments common in such areas disrupt brain regions crucial for emotion, cognition, and reward processing.

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·September 15, 2023·3 min read

Detecting Depression: A 1-Minute EEG Test Reveals Mood Shifts

Depression, a challenging condition to diagnose early, may now be detected more promptly using a simple 1-minute Electroencephalogram (EEG) test at home. This study revealed a relationship between EEG results and the severity of participants' depressive moods over several weeks.

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·September 14, 2023·5 min read

Sleep’s Secret Lives: Navigating the Mystery of Arousal Disorders

Arousal disorders, including the mysterious actions of sexsomnia, sleepwalking, and sleep terrors, remain a significant gray area in sleep medicine. A new study reveals that unlike other sleep disorders, arousal disorders lack consensus treatment guidelines.

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·September 14, 2023·4 min read

Machine Learning Uncovers Neural Pathways of Narcissistic Traits

Researchers have utilized advanced machine learning techniques to unveil the neural structure linked to narcissism, overcoming previous study limitations. Employing Kernel Ridge Regression and Support Vector Regression, they predicted narcissistic personality traits based on brain organization and other personality aspects.

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·September 14, 2023·5 min read

Digestive Diseases Linked to Loneliness and Depression in Older Adults

Rising life expectancy is accompanied by a surge in digestive diseases, affecting 40% of US adults. Researchers discovered a correlation between digestive diseases and rates of loneliness, depression, and social isolation among older adults.

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·September 14, 2023·6 min read

Sex-Specific Inflammation Links to Teen Depression

A new study uncovers a unique relationship between inflammatory proteins and adolescent depression. The study, part of the IDEA project, distinguishes how different cytokines are related to depression in boys and girls.

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·September 13, 2023·4 min read

Tobacco and Cannabis Combo Ups Anxiety and Depression Risk

A new study indicates a link between the co-use of tobacco and cannabis and heightened rates of anxiety and depression. Analyzing data from the COVID-19 Citizens Health Study, researchers delved into the substance use habits of 53,843 US adults between 2020 and 2022.

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mental health

Predicting PTSD: Brain Scans Unravel Trauma’s Long-term Effects

Is Suppressing Negative Thoughts A Path to Improved Mental Health?

Pioneering Biomarker for Resistant Depression Unearthed

Mapping Psychosis Reveals The Brain’s Epicentre of Schizophrenia

Genetic Link Between Eating Disorders and Alcohol Use Discovered

Neighborhood Woes: How Living Conditions Impact Brain Structure and Diet

Detecting Depression: A 1-Minute EEG Test Reveals Mood Shifts

Sleep’s Secret Lives: Navigating the Mystery of Arousal Disorders

Machine Learning Uncovers Neural Pathways of Narcissistic Traits

Digestive Diseases Linked to Loneliness and Depression in Older Adults

Sex-Specific Inflammation Links to Teen Depression

Tobacco and Cannabis Combo Ups Anxiety and Depression Risk

Predicting PTSD: Brain Scans Unravel Trauma’s Long-term Effects

Brain’s Molecular Response to Psychological Loss

Brain’s Dual-Chemical Switch for Attention Revealed

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