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·March 17, 2017·5 min read

Untreated Sleep Apnea in Children Can Harm Brain Cells Tied to Cognition and Mood

Study reports reduced gray matter in areas of the brain associated with mood and cognition in children with obstructive sleep apnea.

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·March 13, 2017·5 min read

Dietary Kit Reduces Baby Blues, a Precursor to Postpartum Depression

Researchers report a specially designed dietary supplement could help to counteract the effect of baby blues in postpartum women.

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·February 23, 2017·5 min read

Brain Cells Prefer One Parent’s Genes Over the Other’s

A new study reports brain cells may preferentially activate a copy of one parent's genes over the other in offspring.

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·December 1, 2016·4 min read

Hallucinogenic Psilocybin Offers Relief For Cancer Related Depression and Anxiety

According to researchers, a single large dose if psilocybin, the active hallucinogenic compound found in magic mushrooms, helped provide relief for people suffering from cancer related depression and anxiety for up to six months.

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·November 30, 2016·3 min read

Negative Mood Can Positively Impact Academic Success

According to a new study, occasional negative moods could help boost a person's academic success.

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·November 29, 2016·4 min read

Depressive Behaviors Caused by Disrupting Brain’s Internal Clock: Mouse Study

A new study reports that disrupting the natural circadian rhythm in mice causes depression and anxiety.

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·September 30, 2016·4 min read

Nighttime Hot Flashes May Spark Mild Depression

According to a new study, a woman's perception that she is experiencing a high number of hot flashes during the night can trigger mild depression during menopause.