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·April 18, 2021·4 min read

No Increase In Brain Health Problems in Middle Age for Men Who Played Football in High School

Study reveals there is no significant uptick in men who played high school football reporting problems with brain health in middle age compared to their peers who did not play sports. However, ex-football players were more likely to experience sleep problems and be prescribed medications for chronic pain during mid-life. Read More

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·April 7, 2021·4 min read

Memory and Executive Function Symptoms More Accurate for Predicting CTE Than Mood and Behavior

Cognitive symptoms such as problems with memory and executive function, but not mood or motor disorders, were associated with CTE pathology. The findings advance the ability to diagnose CTE in living people. Until now, post mortem analysis was the only reliable method to detect CTE. Read More

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·March 22, 2021·3 min read

Negative Mood Linked to Prolonged Amygdala Activity

A new study reveals activity in the amygdala remains consistent when a person views neutral stimuli following viewing negative stimuli. The persistent activity increased negative mood and decreased positive feelings. Read More

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·February 26, 2021·3 min read

Making Music Tunes up Wellbeing During Lockdown

Online music improvisation collaborations helped improve mood, reduce feelings of loneliness, and promote feelings of community for participants. Read More

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·February 18, 2021·5 min read

Irregular Sleep Schedules Connected to Bad Moods and Depression

Irregular sleep patterns and inconsistent sleep-wake times increase the risk of bad moods and developing depression. Read More

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·January 4, 2021·3 min read

Frequent Travel Could Make You 7% Happier

People who frequently travel more than 75 miles from home report being 7% happier than those who travel infrequently, or who don't travel at all. Read More

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·January 2, 2021·3 min read

Making Music Good Medicine

Researchers explore the health and wellbeing benefits of music, from improving creativity to helping boost mood. Read More

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·December 11, 2020·4 min read

Gut Microbiota Plays a Role in Brain Function and Mood Regulation

An imbalance in gut bacteria can cause the reduction of some metabolites, resulting in depression-like symptoms. The findings contribute to the growing body of evidence for the role the microbiome plays in brain function and mental health. Read More

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·September 25, 2020·4 min read

Anxious, Moody Older Adults Are Vulnerable to Worse Cognitive Function

Older people who have higher levels of neuroticism are more likely to have worse cognitive function than those with other personality traits. Researchers say personality traits may be related to how well people can maintain their cognitive function, despite developing neuropathology associated with aging and dementia. Read More

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·May 26, 2020·4 min read

Designing technologies that interpret your mood from your skin

A new smart device can measure electrical signals from your skin, providing the potential to track your emotions and stress level. Read More

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·April 23, 2020·5 min read

Natural mood regulation low or even absent in people with depression

During periods where personal choices of activities are constrained, natural mood regulation becomes impaired, resulting in an increased risk of depression. Read More