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·August 5, 2017·4 min read

Yoga Effective at Reducing Symptoms of Depression

New studies presented at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association reveal the positive impact practicing yoga has on reducing symptoms of depression and improving quality of life for those with the disorder.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·July 18, 2017·4 min read

Potential New Path For PTSD Treatment

A recent study in PNAS implicates alterations in the brain's glutamate signaling in people with PTSD. Neuroimaging revealed increased levels of mGluR5 in those with post traumatic stress disorder. Researchers report drugs that can reduce mGluR5 function could help reduce fear, stress and other symptoms of PTSD.

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·June 23, 2017·5 min read

How Hearing a Warning Sound Turns Into Fearing It Over Time: Mouse Study

Researchers identify a new mechanism that contributes to learning an association between a warning noise and a fearful event.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 22, 2017·6 min read

Select Memories Can Be Erased, Leaving Others Intact

Researchers report memories that trigger PTSD and anxiety can be erased without affecting other memories.

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Featured Psychology

·June 11, 2017·2 min read

Study Links Certain Characteristics With ISIS Anxiety

Researchers report being female, having lower socio-economic status and having higher levels of PTSD symptoms are most associated to anxiety over potential terror attacks.

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Featured Psychology

·June 7, 2017·4 min read

Insomnia Associated With Increased Risk of Suicidality

According to researchers, people with insomnia are more likely to report thoughts of death and suicide during a 30 day period than those who don't suffer from sleep disturbances.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·May 25, 2017·4 min read

How Fear Can Develop Out of Others’ Traumas

The endogenous opioid system may be responsible for learned fear based on the trauma of others, researchers report.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 15, 2017·4 min read

Veterans With PTSD Have An Increased ‘Fight or Flight’ Response

During times of mental stress, young veterans with PTSD show increased 'fight or flight' response, a new study reports.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·May 15, 2017·6 min read

Study Expands Understanding of How the Brain Encodes Fear Memory

Findings could lead to the development of new treatments to reduce the effects of PTSD, researchers say.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·April 25, 2017·5 min read

Molecular Genetic Evidence of PTSD Heritability

A new study reports molecular genetics can play an influential role in the risk of developing PTSD following a traumatic event.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·April 25, 2017·5 min read

Facial Expressions: How the Brain Processes Emotion

A new study reveals the amygdala has distinct neurons that can judge ambiguity and intensity of facial expressions.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 14, 2017·3 min read

Oxytocin Being Tested For PTSD and Alcohol Abuse

A new study will test the power of oxytocin in combating PTSD.

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