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·August 11, 2021·6 min read

Essential Oils Can Be Beneficial for Your Health and Mood

Researchers report essential oils may help improve mood and symptoms in those with anxiety and depression due to anti-oxidant effects on the brain.

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·July 15, 2021·5 min read

Spending Time Outdoors Has a Positive Effect on Our Brains

Brain structure and mood improve when people spend time outdoors. This has positive implications for concentration, memory, and overall psychological wellbeing.

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·June 29, 2021·4 min read

Early Experiences Have Larger Effect on Mood Than More Recent Ones

Findings reveal a person's mood may be a result of earlier experiences rather than current events.

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·June 9, 2021·2 min read

Persistent Insomnia Symptoms Since Childhood Associated With Mood, Anxiety Disorders

Insomnia experienced in childhood that continues into adulthood is a strong predictor of mood and anxiety disorders, a new study reports. Persistent insomnia from childhood was associated with a 2.8% increased risk of internalizing disorders in adulthood.

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·April 18, 2021·4 min read

No Increase In Brain Health Problems in Middle Age for Men Who Played Football in High School

Study reveals there is no significant uptick in men who played high school football reporting problems with brain health in middle age compared to their peers who did not play sports. However, ex-football players were more likely to experience sleep problems and be prescribed medications for chronic pain during mid-life.

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·April 7, 2021·4 min read

Memory and Executive Function Symptoms More Accurate for Predicting CTE Than Mood and Behavior

Cognitive symptoms such as problems with memory and executive function, but not mood or motor disorders, were associated with CTE pathology. The findings advance the ability to diagnose CTE in living people. Until now, post mortem analysis was the only reliable method to detect CTE.

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·March 22, 2021·3 min read

Negative Mood Linked to Prolonged Amygdala Activity

A new study reveals activity in the amygdala remains consistent when a person views neutral stimuli following viewing negative stimuli. The persistent activity increased negative mood and decreased positive feelings.

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·February 26, 2021·3 min read

Making Music Tunes up Wellbeing During Lockdown

Online music improvisation collaborations helped improve mood, reduce feelings of loneliness, and promote feelings of community for participants.

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·February 18, 2021·5 min read

Irregular Sleep Schedules Connected to Bad Moods and Depression

Irregular sleep patterns and inconsistent sleep-wake times increase the risk of bad moods and developing depression.

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·January 4, 2021·3 min read

Frequent Travel Could Make You 7% Happier

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.

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·January 2, 2021·3 min read

Making Music Good Medicine

Researchers explore the health and wellbeing benefits of music, from improving creativity to helping boost mood.

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·December 11, 2020·4 min read

Gut Microbiota Plays a Role in Brain Function and Mood Regulation

An imbalance in gut bacteria can cause the reduction of some metabolites, resulting in depression-like symptoms. The findings contribute to the growing body of evidence for the role the microbiome plays in brain function and mental health.