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·October 24, 2020·5 min read

PTSD and Alcohol Abuse Go Hand-in-Hand, but Males and Females Exhibit Symptoms Differently

Male and female rodents exhibit distinct symptoms and brain features of both PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Following trauma, males show increased GABA receptor function, while females showed increased GABA release.

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·October 23, 2020·5 min read

Increasing Sleep Time After Trauma Could Ease Ill Effects

Increasing time spent sleeping immediately following a traumatic event can help to significantly reduce the effects of trauma.

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·October 20, 2020·3 min read

The Role of Sleep Deprivation in Unwanted Thoughts

Sleep deprivation impairs our ability to stop obtrusive thoughts from entering our minds.

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·October 7, 2020·4 min read

How the Brain Separates Present From Past Dangers

Protein synthesis in different amygdala neuron populations is essential for storing information about threat and safety.

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·October 6, 2020·3 min read

‘Brain Fog’ Following COVID-19 Recovery May Indicate PTSD

People who experience "brain fog" and other neurological problems following COVID-19 infection may be suffering from PTSD, researchers report.

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·October 4, 2020·4 min read

Nurture Trumps Nature in Determining Severity of PTSD Symptoms

The ability to foster and form secure interpersonal attachments can mitigate some of the genetic risks associated with PTSD.

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·September 20, 2020·5 min read

PTSD May Double Risk of Dementia

People with PTSD were more than twice as likely to develop dementia than the general population.

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·September 16, 2020·6 min read

Brain Circuitry Underlying Dissociative Experiences Identified

Researchers have identified a key neural circuit that plays a role in dissociation, a phenomenon in which people can feel disconnected from their bodies and reality.

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·August 22, 2020·4 min read

Elevated “Hunger” Hormone Leaves Trauma-Exposed Teens at Higher Risk for PTSD

The risk of developing PTSD was eight times higher in teens who experienced traumatic events and had elevated acyl-ghrelin levels than trauma-exposed teens with lower levels of the hormone.

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·August 17, 2020·4 min read

Protective Factor Against Psychological Trauma Discovered

The NTRK2 gene has been implicated in resilience to developing PTSD following psychologically traumatic events. Previous studies outlined the role NTRK2 plays in memory formation. Those with increased regulation of the gene developed fewer traumatic memories following traumatic experiences.

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·August 11, 2020·4 min read

Cannabidiol Improves Blood Flow to Brain’s Hippocampus

Cannabidiol (CBD) increases cerebral blood flow to areas of the brain associated with memory processing, specifically the hippocampus. The findings identify a potential mechanism for the use of CBD to treat disorders associated with altered memory processing, including Alzheimer's disease, PTSD, and schizophrenia.

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·August 2, 2020·5 min read

Transcranial Stimulation to Prevent Fear Memories From Returning

Repetitive transcranial memory stimulation applied to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex modifies the negative effects of fear memories. The findings could have implications for the treatment of PTSD.

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PTSD

PTSD and Alcohol Abuse Go Hand-in-Hand, but Males and Females Exhibit Symptoms Differently

Increasing Sleep Time After Trauma Could Ease Ill Effects

The Role of Sleep Deprivation in Unwanted Thoughts

How the Brain Separates Present From Past Dangers

‘Brain Fog’ Following COVID-19 Recovery May Indicate PTSD

Nurture Trumps Nature in Determining Severity of PTSD Symptoms

PTSD May Double Risk of Dementia

Brain Circuitry Underlying Dissociative Experiences Identified

Elevated “Hunger” Hormone Leaves Trauma-Exposed Teens at Higher Risk for PTSD

Protective Factor Against Psychological Trauma Discovered

Cannabidiol Improves Blood Flow to Brain’s Hippocampus

Transcranial Stimulation to Prevent Fear Memories From Returning

LSD Microdosing Enhances Sustained Attention in Women

Cannabis Destroys Sleep Quality

Genetic Risk for Anorexia May Begin Outside the Brain

Higher BMI Linked to Longer Survival After a Dementia Diagnosis

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