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·December 10, 2017·3 min read

Nicotine Withdrawal Affects the Brain’s Cognitive System

Penn State researchers report nicotine withdrawal may blunt working memory and cognitive processing.

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·December 13, 2017·5 min read

Father’s Rejection May Increase Child’s Social Anxiety and Loneliness

Rejection from fathers may lead to an increased risk of social anxiety and loneliness in children and teens, a new study reports.

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·November 3, 2016·4 min read

Words Matter When Talking About Alzheimer’s

Researchers recommend replacing war metaphors used in reference to Alzheimer's disease with words associated with resilience.

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·February 7, 2019·4 min read

Simple Drug Combination Creates New Neurons from Neighboring Cells

Researchers have identified a small set of molecules that can convert glial cells into new neurons. The finding could help develop new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and brain injuries.

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·February 4, 2022·3 min read

Beating Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) impacts the lives of 5% of adults in the US. Researchers explore the best ways in which sufferers of SAD can improve their symptoms.

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·November 3, 2022·7 min read

Reduced-Nicotine Cigarettes Result in Less Smoking in Anxious and Depressed Smokers

Lowering nicotine levels to non-addictive levels reduces smoking without worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety for those suffering from mental health disorders.

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·January 22, 2018·6 min read

New Neuron-Like Cells Allow Investigation into Synthesis of Vital Cellular Components

Penn State researchers have developed a method to create synthetic neurons in order to study an enzyme involved in the synthesis of purines.

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·September 10, 2018·4 min read

Anger and Sadness May Cause Real Pain as Well as Being a Result of It

Exploring the relationship between emotion and pain in rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report emotions may function as a stressor, promoting inflammation and causing pain symptoms.

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·December 13, 2018·6 min read

How Teens Deal with Stress May Affect Immune System

A new study reports teens faced with chronic family stress have higher blood pressure and worse immune response to bacterial infections. However, those who used cognitive reappraisal had lower blood pressure, despite the pressures they faced.

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·June 21, 2018·4 min read

Mindful Movement May Lower Stress and Anxiety

A new study reveals participating in mindful movement exercises can help to reduce stress, anxiety and feelings of sadness.

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·November 4, 2017·3 min read

Removing Digital Devices From Bedroom Improves Sleep For Kids and Teens

A new study recommends different strategies, including removing digital devices before bedtime and embarking on calming activities to encourage healthy sleep in children and teens.