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·February 25, 2025·3 min read

SSRIs May Speed Up Cognitive Decline

A new study based on data from 18,740 dementia patients suggests that antidepressants may accelerate cognitive decline. Researchers found that patients taking antidepressants, particularly SSRIs like escitalopram, citalopram, and sertraline, experienced faster deterioration compared to those not on medication.

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·February 25, 2025·8 min read

Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact Brain Development and Mental Health

A decade-long study reveals how childhood adversity alters brain development, increasing risks for mental health disorders and substance use. Researchers found that teens who experienced early adversity showed delayed cognitive control, with unusual brain activity in regions linked to self-regulation.

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·February 23, 2025·6 min read

Genetic Mutation Linked to Schizophrenia Alters Brain Function

Researchers identified a rare genetic mutation in two schizophrenia patients that increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice. The mutation led to higher levels of glycine decarboxylase (GLDC), an enzyme that degrades glycine, reducing NMDA receptor activation.

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·February 23, 2025·3 min read

Repurposed Blood Pressure Drug May Treat ADHD

A new study suggests that amlodipine, a widely used blood pressure medication, could help manage ADHD symptoms. Researchers tested five potential drugs in rats bred for ADHD-like behaviors, and only amlodipine significantly reduced hyperactivity.

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·February 22, 2025·5 min read

Optimism and Pessimism Shape Resilience and Risk

Researchers examined how optimism and pessimism influenced well-being and behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzing data from a large-scale study of older adults, they found that optimism was linked to lower stress and greater resilience, while lower pessimism was associated with safer health behaviors.

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·February 19, 2025·4 min read

Spiritual Practices Share a Common Mental Pathway to Deep Bliss

Researchers found that Buddhist jhāna meditation and Christian speaking in tongues, despite their differences, share a common cognitive feedback loop. This process, called the Attention, Arousal, and Release Spiral, creates a cycle where focused attention leads to joy, making concentration effortless and deepening the experience.

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·February 19, 2025·6 min read

15 Key Motives Drive Human Behavior

Researchers analyzed human motivation from an evolutionary perspective, identifying 15 key motives that drive behavior. These motives, grouped into five categories—environmental, physiological, reproductive, psychological, and social—reflect adaptations that helped early humans survive.

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·February 19, 2025·5 min read

Why Some People Remember Dreams and Others Don’t

A new study explores why some people vividly recall dreams while others forget them. Researchers found that dream recall is influenced by personality traits, sleep patterns, and even seasonal changes. People who frequently daydream and have a positive attitude toward dreams were more likely to remember them.

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·February 18, 2025·4 min read

Early Life Stress Rewires Brain Circuits Linked to Social Motivation

New research shows that early life stress disrupts dopamine signaling, altering social motivation and behavior. Scientists found that mice raised in stressful conditions were less likely to engage in social interactions compared to those with enriched experiences.

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·February 18, 2025·4 min read

Depression Speeds Up Physical Illness

Adults with a history of depression develop long-term physical conditions about 30% faster than those without, according to a large study. Researchers analyzed data from over 172,000 participants and found that those with depression accrued an average of 0.2 additional conditions per year, compared to 0.16 in those without.

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·February 18, 2025·4 min read

Prenatal Stress Hormones Alter Brain Development

Environmental factors like stress and medication exposure during pregnancy can shape brain development, but the mechanisms remain unclear. Researchers used brain organoids to study the effects of synthetic glucocorticoids, commonly given to prevent complications in premature births.

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·February 14, 2025·6 min read

Prozac Shows Promise in Fighting Infections & Sepsis

New research suggests that fluoxetine, commonly used as an antidepressant, may also help protect against infections and sepsis. Scientists found that the drug has antimicrobial properties and helps regulate the immune response, reducing the risk of tissue and organ damage.

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Psychology

SSRIs May Speed Up Cognitive Decline

Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact Brain Development and Mental Health

Genetic Mutation Linked to Schizophrenia Alters Brain Function

Repurposed Blood Pressure Drug May Treat ADHD

Optimism and Pessimism Shape Resilience and Risk

Spiritual Practices Share a Common Mental Pathway to Deep Bliss

15 Key Motives Drive Human Behavior

Why Some People Remember Dreams and Others Don’t

Depression Speeds Up Physical Illness

Prenatal Stress Hormones Alter Brain Development

Prozac Shows Promise in Fighting Infections & Sepsis

SSRIs May Speed Up Cognitive Decline

Brain’s Working Memory Limits Tied to Learning, Not Just Capacity

FDA Approves Adaptive DBS for Parkinson’s Patients

Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact Brain Development and Mental Health

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