FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 26, 2018·3 min readAnger Often Overlooked as Feature of Postnatal Mood DisorderA new study reveals anger appears to be a significant feature of postnatal mood disorder. Researchers recommend doctors screen for anger, in addition to depression and anxiety during the postpartum period.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 18, 2018·5 min readGut Microbes May Contribute to Depression and Anxiety in ObesityResearchers report a link between gut bacteria and psychological distress associated with obesity. Switching mice to high fat diets, researchers reported the animals experienced more depressive and anxiety symptoms. These were improved when antibiotics that alter the gut bacteria were administered.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 12, 2018·4 min readKetamine and Psychedelic Drugs Change Structure of NeuronsA new study reveals psychedelics increase dendrites, dendritic spines and synapses, while ketamine may promote neuroplasticity. The findings could help develop new treatments for anxiety, depression and other related disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 6, 2018·4 min readUnlocking the Mysteries of the Teenage BrainWhen trying to understand the teenage brain, researchers need to focus on individual differences, a new paper suggests.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 4, 2018·2 min readColoring Reduces Stress and Boosts CreativityAccording 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 25, 2018·4 min readMaternal Binge Drinking Linked to Mood Problems and Alcohol Abuse in OffspringResearchers report binge drinking during pregnancy and lactation may result in an increased risk of mood problems and alcohol abuse in offspring as they reach adolescence.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 16, 2018·4 min readDaily Dose of Violent Video Games Has No Long Term Effect on Adult AggressionA long term study finds no link between frequently playing violent video games and increased levels of aggression in adults.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 5, 2018·6 min readHow Brain’s Reward System Lessened Distress Over 2016 Election ResultsPeople who tended to be more depressed as a result of the 2016 election have less family support and decreased activity in two key regions of the brain's reward system, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 5, 2018·5 min readNew Path For Bipolar Disorder Comes to LightEGR3 and BDNF may play a critical role in the impaired cellular resilience seen in bipolar disorder, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 23, 2018·4 min readCurcumin Improves Memory and MoodCurcumin, a substance found in turmeric, improves both mood and memory in people with mild, age related memory loss, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 19, 2017·4 min readExercising at Own Pace Boosts a Child’s Ability to LearnPhysical education teachers may need to review their teaching strategies following new research from the University of Sterling. Researchers report children are more attentive and have improved memory when they exercise at their own pace, rather than embark on exhaustive exercise.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 12, 2017·4 min readYour Mood Depends on the Food You Eat, and What You Should Eat Changes as You AgeBinghampton researchers report on how the foods we eat can affect our mental well being, and how our dietary needs change as we age.Read More
