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·July 22, 2024·3 min read

Dogs Detect Human Stress Smell, Affecting Their Mood and Choices

Summary: New research finds that dogs exposed to human stress odors make more ‘pessimistic’ choices, indicating a negative emotional state....

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·July 8, 2024·5 min read

Brain Area Linked to Mood Swings in Bipolar Disorder

A new study identifies brain areas linked to mood swings and pleasure response in bipolar disorder. Researchers found that people with bipolar disorder show heightened activity in the ventral striatum during rewards, explaining extreme mood shifts. Reduced communication between the ventral striatum and anterior insula may contribute to these mood changes. These findings could lead to better treatments for managing bipolar disorder.

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·May 3, 2024·3 min read

Does Omega 3 Boost Kids’ Mental Health and Behavior?

Researchers are conducting a study to explore the impact of omega-3 supplements on children’s behavior, mood, and mental health. Recognizing that UK children consume less than half the recommended omega-3 intake, this study, aims to assess whether these supplements can address dietary deficiencies and improve well-being. The online study will involve children aged 6-12 and include assessments of behavior changes through parental questionnaires. This research could inform broader educational and health strategies by identifying which children benefit most from increased omega-3 intake.

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·March 13, 2024·5 min read

Dawn of Discontent: Unpacking Morning Mood Dips

Medical interns experience their lowest moods near 5 a.m., with an uplift by 5 p.m., based on the analysis of Fitbit data from over 2,500 participants. The research underscores the natural mood cycle's nadir in the early hours, independent of sleep deprivation, which exacerbates mood downturns and amplifies daily emotional fluctuations.

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·January 26, 2024·4 min read

Can A Furry Fruit Help Boost Mood and Mental Health?

Researchers found that kiwifruit rapidly improves mood and vitality, with effects noticeable in just four days. The study involved an 8-week intervention with 155 adults with low vitamin C levels, comparing the effects of vitamin C supplements, placebo, and kiwifruit.

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·January 6, 2024·7 min read

Can Cannabis Improve Exercise Experience?

A study of 42 runners reveals that using cannabis before exercise can boost mood and enjoyment. The study shows that both THC and CBD can enhance exercise experience, with CBD even outperforming THC in some aspects.

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·November 14, 2023·3 min read

10-Hour Eating Window Boosts Mood and Energy

The largest UK community science study of its kind reveals significant health benefits associated with a ten-hour eating window. This form of intermittent fasting (IF) not only aids in weight loss but also enhances mood, energy, and reduces hunger levels.

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·September 27, 2023·5 min read

Mood Dips During Pill Pause

Research reveals that women's mood can decline during the 7-day pill-free interval of contraceptive cycles. The study evaluated the mental health of long-term pill users and found heightened anxiety and negative feelings during this pause.

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·August 22, 2023·3 min read

Immune’s Surprise Role: Regulatory T Cells Impact Mood and Memory

Regulatory T cells (Tregs), usually tasked with immune system regulation, might also play a pivotal role in mood stabilization. Controlled by the transcription factor Foxp3, any decrease in its expression has been linked to major depressive disorders.

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·June 8, 2023·5 min read

Neuroticism Amplifies Negative Emotions and Mood Fluctuations

Researchers discovered people with higher neuroticism, a trait potentially risking mental health, experience not only amplified negative emotions but also higher mood variability. Using a novel approach from Bayesian statistics, the psychologists analyzed 13 longitudinal datasets to confirm their findings.

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·March 17, 2023·4 min read

Repetitive Negative Thinking During Low Mood Linked to Suicidal Thoughts

Cognitive rumination, or repetitive negative thinking, while in a "low mood" was associated with increased suicidal thoughts in young adults with major depression.

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·January 17, 2023·5 min read

Deep Meditation May Alter Gut Microbes for Better Health

Regularly practicing meditation helps regulate the gut microbiome and has the potential to lower anxiety, depression, and heart disease, a new study reports.

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mood

Dogs Detect Human Stress Smell, Affecting Their Mood and Choices

Brain Area Linked to Mood Swings in Bipolar Disorder

Does Omega 3 Boost Kids’ Mental Health and Behavior?

Dawn of Discontent: Unpacking Morning Mood Dips

Can A Furry Fruit Help Boost Mood and Mental Health?

Can Cannabis Improve Exercise Experience?

10-Hour Eating Window Boosts Mood and Energy

Mood Dips During Pill Pause

Immune’s Surprise Role: Regulatory T Cells Impact Mood and Memory

Neuroticism Amplifies Negative Emotions and Mood Fluctuations

Repetitive Negative Thinking During Low Mood Linked to Suicidal Thoughts

Deep Meditation May Alter Gut Microbes for Better Health

Early Screen Time Linked to Long-Term Brain Changes, Teen Anxiety

Missing Brain Receptor May Hold the Key to Autism

Is Your Oral Bacteria Influencing Multiple Sclerosis?

Stroke Weakens How the Brain Integrates Speech Sounds

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