A new study reveals decreasing a specific set of proteins reduces depression in mice. Read More
A new study identifies a novel neural network regulating feeding and mood in response to chronic stress. Inhibiting the POMC to ventral tegmental area circuit increases body weight and food intake while reducing depressive symptoms in mouse models. Read More
Researchers say melanocortin 4 receptors may play a role in unease and reward. The study reports dopamine levels fell in the reward system of mice when the animal experienced something unpleasant. However, in mice lacking the melanocortin 4 receptor, dopamine levels increased slightly following a negative experience. Read More
Researchers have singled and taken control of a circuit in mouse brains in order to dial the animal's mood up or down. Read More
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
According to researchers, picking up a coloring pencil and book could be beneficial for your mental health. A new study reveals coloring can help to improve mood, reduce stress and boost creativity. Read More
Researchers report a specially designed dietary supplement could help to counteract the effect of baby blues in postpartum women. Read More
During periods where personal choices of activities are constrained, natural mood regulation becomes impaired, resulting in an increased risk of depression. Read More
On-the-spot binaural beats and daily mindfulness training can help reduce the effects of mental fatigue. Read More
A new study reports those who microdose psychedelics report improvements in attention and mental health. However, a number of people report an increase in neuroticism following six weeks of microdosing. Read More
Researchers measure changes in brain metabolism during tDCS. Read More
Researchers have built a decoder which is able to translate neural signals into mood variations. Read More
