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Social isolation could cause physical inflammation

Neuroscience NewsMarch 5, 2020

Socially isolated individuals may have an increased risk of physical inflammation in the body. Researchers found social isolation was associated with the presence of C-reactive protein and increased levels of glycoprotein fibrinogen. The link between social isolation and physical inflammation was more common in males.... Read More...

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Social isolation during adolescence drives long-term disruptions in social behavior

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 23, 2020

Social isolation during key periods of adolescence leads to long-term disruptions in social behavior and activity in neural patterns.... Read More...

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Acetaminophen and forgiveness may alleviate emotional and physical pain of exclusion

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 14, 2020

For those who face social rejection, researchers believe they have found a simple antidote. The study reports combining the over-the-counter pain killer acetaminophen with a dose of forgiveness can help alleviate both the physical and emotional pain of social rejection.... Read More...

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Hikikomori: New definition helps identify, treat extreme social isolation

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2020

Hikikomori, the condition of extreme social isolation, is more ubiquitous than previously believed. Researchers say modern tools to help improve interpersonal communication may have the opposite effect.... Read More...

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Cities increase your risk of depression, anxiety and psychosis – but bring mental health benefits too

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 5, 2020

While the risks of developing depression, anxiety disorders, and psychosis are significantly higher for urban dwellers, researchers report there are some positive impacts on mental health for those who live in big cities.... Read More...

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Autistic adults thought they were ‘bad people’

Neuroscience NewsNovember 7, 2019

Many people on the autism spectrum who were not diagnosed until later in life grew up believing they were "bad people." ... Read More...

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Dog ownership associated with longer life, especially among heart attack and stroke survivors

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2019

Owning a dog was associated with a 33% lower risk of death for heart attack survivors who lived alone, and a 27% reduced risk for those who suffered a stroke, compared to those who did not own a pet. Additionally, dog ownership was linked to a 24% reduced risk of all-cause mortality and a 31% reduced risk of death by heart attack or stroke.... Read More...

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Feeling depressed? Mahjong might be the answer

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 17, 2019

Playing Mahjong and other games that require social participation can help to reduce symptoms of depression.... Read More...

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Night owls may have 10 percent higher risk of early death

Neuroscience NewsAugust 25, 2019

A study that spanned 6.5 years reveals night owls have a 10% increased risk of death over those who sleep and rise early. Keeping late hours is also associated with numerous health risks, social isolation, and increased risk of depression.... Read More...

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Social exclusion fuels extremism in young men

Neuroscience NewsAugust 11, 2019

Sacred values and social isolation contribute to extremism in young men. ... Read More...

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Cannabidiol reduces aggressiveness

Neuroscience NewsJuly 29, 2019

Cannabidiol (CBD) can inhibit aggressiveness associated with social isolation, a new mouse model study reveals.... Read More...

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Social isolation stresses rodents

Neuroscience NewsJuly 22, 2019

Social isolation caused by housing animals alone increases stress and epilepsy in rodent models. The effects of social isolation may negatively impact the results of preclinical drug trials that use these animals.... Read More...

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