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·March 19, 2026·9 min read

Why Chronic Pain Leads to Depression

New research reveals that the hippocampus acts as a control center for chronic pain, and a specific "inflammatory switch" determines who develops depression.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 18, 2026·9 min read

Physical Activity Rewires the Traumatized Brain

A new study reveals that 150–390 minutes of weekly exercise can rewire the neural pathways of individuals who experienced childhood adversity.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 21, 2024·4 min read

Resilience Linked to Healthier Brain and Gut

A new study reveals that resilient individuals show improved brain function and healthier gut microbiomes. The research highlights that resilient people have better emotional regulation and lower inflammation. This study is the first to explore the connection between resilience, brain activity, and gut health. The findings suggest potential new treatments targeting both the brain and the gut to reduce stress and prevent disease.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 19, 2024·4 min read

Pre-Pandemic Brain Wiring Predicted Teen Mental Health During COVID

A large study using pre-pandemic brain scans of adolescents reveals that brain wiring before COVID-19 predicted mental health outcomes during the pandemic. Adolescents with stronger connections within the brain's "salience network," responsible for emotion and reward processing, demonstrated greater resilience to stress and negative emotions.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 5, 2024·5 min read

How Interconnectedness Affects Elderly Resilience

A new study illuminated the consequences of a tighter interconnection between different domains of functional capacity in the elderly, pointing towards a reduced resilience in the system. This study reveals that in older populations and those in poorer health, the domains of functional capacity—mobility, sensory, cognitive, and mental functions—are more closely linked, making the system vulnerable to cascading failures.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 20, 2024·6 min read

Reflective Parenting: Navigating Teen Brains Towards Resilience

A new study emphasizes the importance of understanding the teenage brain to foster resilience and independence in adolescents. The approach, reflective parenting, encourages parents to go beyond addressing challenging behaviors, aiming instead to help teenagers manage their feelings and relationships safely.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 21, 2022·5 min read

Prior Stressful Events Can Help Build Resilience

A display of defensive behaviors, when faced with an aggressive mouse, predicted a smaller mouse's ability to become resilient following a traumatic event. Stimulating dopamine production in defensive smaller mice induced resilience.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·October 13, 2022·5 min read

Distinct Brain Networks Associated With Risk and Resilience in Depression

Researchers have identified two distinct brain regions, one linked to increased and the other with decreased depressive symptoms, associated with the location of brain injuries.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 3, 2022·4 min read

How Wisdom, Resilience and Mastery Work Together to Boost Well-Being in Old Age

Wisdom helps strengthen resilience and mastery to reduce stress and increase well-being, improving a person's ability to better handle later-life adversity and age-related loss.