FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 1, 2015·3 min readStem Cell Discovery Sheds Light on How the Brain Regulates Mood and MemoryResearchers have identified two types of stem cells in the hippocampus.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 19, 2015·4 min readInfluencing Mood: Happiness Spreads But Depression Doesn’tA new study reports that having friends who suffer from depressions doesn't affect the mental health of others.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 24, 2015·4 min readThe Perks of Shedding a Tear: Investigating the Effect of Crying on MoodAccording to a new study, crying helps to elevate mood following an emotional event.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 8, 2015·3 min readNegative Symptoms of Schizophrenia Linked to Poor Clinical OutcomesA new study reports on a link between adverse clinical outcomes and negative symptoms experienced by people with schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 15, 2015·5 min readYoga Appears to Reduce Pain and Improve Mood for People with ArthritisA new study reports people with arthritis who practiced yoga showed a 20 percent improvement in physical health, as well as reduced pain and improved moods.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·September 16, 2015·3 min readChoral Singing Could Improve Quality of Life for Stroke SurvivorsAccording to a new study, singing in a choir can improve feelings of social isolation and low mood in stoke survivors.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularPsychology·October 30, 2015·4 min readInterrupted Sleep Worse for Mood Than Reduced, Continuous Sleep TimeA new study reports quality of sleep is more important than the quantity of sleep for a positive mood.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 3, 2015·3 min readBeing Moody May Help Us Adapt to ChangeA new study reports as we learn from experience, we are colored by our moods.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 9, 2015·4 min readFoods That Are More or Less Delicious Than We Expect Can Cause Mood ChangesA new study reports that being pleasantly surprised or disappointed with a certain food product can change a person's mood.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 11, 2015·3 min readOrchestra Boosts Mood and Confidence for People with DementiaMood and confidence boosted for people with dementia who join a special orchestra, a new report says.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 19, 2015·3 min readYin and Yang of Serotonin Neurons in Mood RegulationDiscovery about serotonin neurons could lead to better treatments for anxiety, depression and other psychological illnesses.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 20, 2015·3 min read“Mood Math” Could Provide Deeper Understanding of Bipolar DisorderResearchers use mathematical modeling in an attempt to better understand the 'mood dynamics' of people with bipolar disorder.Read More