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·January 31, 2023·5 min read

Beta-Blocker Use Associated With Lower Rates of Violence

Beta-blockers, a class of drugs commonly used to treat hypertension and cardiovascular disorders, appear to reduce aggressive and violent behaviors, and can reduce suicidal behaviors.

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·January 25, 2023·3 min read

Sleep Disorders in Parents and Children Associated With More Parental Stress

Parental stress is higher in parents who suffer from sleep disorders or have children with disordered sleeping.

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·January 24, 2023·3 min read

Abnormal 12-Hour Cyclic Gene Activity Found in Schizophrenic Brains

Postmortem brains of those with schizophrenia have fewer genes associated with 12-hour activity cycles in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Mitochondrial-related genes in the dlPFC did maintain a 12-hour rhythm, but their activity did not peak at normal times.

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·January 21, 2023·3 min read

Exploring the Features of Music That People Fall Asleep To

While most people prefer to drift off to sleep listening to quieter and slower songs, some feel more relaxed when listening to familiar, high-energy popular music.

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·January 17, 2023·4 min read

Combining Multiple Maps Reveals New Genetic Risk Factors for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Study uncovers new genetic risk factors for age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in adults.

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·November 30, 2022·3 min read

Five Precepts of Buddhism May Be Linked to Lower Depression Risk

Those who score high for neuroticism and stress have a reduced risk of developing depression if they follow the five precepts of Buddhism, a new study reports.

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·November 16, 2022·4 min read

Is Ayahuasca Safe? New Study Tallies Adverse Events

Used to help treat mental health conditions, and improve spirituality, the plant-based psychoactive ayahuasca is becoming more popular. Researchers say there is a high rate of adverse physical and psychological effects from using ayahuasca although they are not generally severe.

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·October 21, 2022·4 min read

To Be Less Sedentary, You May Need a More Active Friend

When people with a sedentary lifestyle socially interact with those who embark on moderate physical activity, the sedentary people become more active in the long-term.

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·October 11, 2022·5 min read

Birth Weights Below the 25th Percentile Linked to Later Developmental Concerns

Babies born below the 25th percentile for birth weight are at higher risk for developmental concerns than children born between the 25-75 percentiles, with the smallest babies carrying the most risk.

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·October 5, 2022·2 min read

Petting Dogs Engages the Social Brain, According to Neuroimaging

Interacting with dogs leads to greater activation in the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with emotional and social processing.

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·September 28, 2022·3 min read

Did the Pandemic Change Our Personalities?

The COVID-19 pandemic may have altered the trajectory of personality in individuals, especially in younger people.

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·September 15, 2022·5 min read

Repeated Infections Associated With Increased Risk of Some Neurodegenerative Diseases

Early-to-midlife infections that require hospital care are associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease later in life, a new study reports.