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·August 7, 2017·5 min read

Stress Heightens Fear of Threats From the Past

A new study reveals coupling old memories with a stressful event can make people perceive harmless situations as dangerous.

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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.

Featured Psychology

·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.

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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·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.