Psychological Distress is a Risk Factor for Dementia
A new study reports experiencing vital exhaustion, a symptom of psychological distress, during mid life may be associated with a higher risk of developing dementia later in life.... Read More...
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Recalling Happy Memories During Adolescence Can Reduce Depression Risk
Researchers report recalling specific positive memories from an earlier point in life was associated with fewer negative self-related thoughts and lower cortisol levels 12 months later. The study suggests recalling specific positive memories reduced vulnerability to depression over the course of one year.... Read More...
Women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Greater Risk of Mental Illness
Researchers report an elevated risk of women with inflammatory bowel disease being diagnosed with mental health problems after giving birth. The study reports that for every 43 pregnancies, there is one case of a new mental illness diagnosis for women with IBD compared to women without the condition.... Read More...
Men and Women Remember Pain Differently
A new study reports males seem to remember experiences of pain more clearly, while females are less stress by previous painful experiences. Researchers injected ZIP, a memory blocker into the brains of mice before a painful experience. Following the treatment, the males showed no signs of remembering the pain. The study suggests chronic pain is a problem to the extent you remember it. The findings could help develop new treatments for chronic pain.... Read More...
Childhood Stress Affects Behavior of Offspring: Mouse Study
Researchers report on the epigenetic effect of early life stress. In a new study, researchers reveal mice who experienced stress in the first few weeks of life showed deterioration in memory, learning and maternal behaviors. Behavioral changes were seen in their later offspring, regardless of sex. ... Read More...
Cannabis Exposure and Stress in Adolescence Can Lead to Anxiety Disorders in Adults
A new study reports exposure to cannabis and stress during the teenage years may result in an increased risk of developing anxiety disorders later in life. ... Read More...
Anxiety and Depressive Disorders Alter Brain Gene Activity
Researchers depression and anxiety alters energy metabolism in the brain.... Read More...
Maternal Stress and Abnormal Brain Development May Interact to Produce Mental Illnesses
Researchers report abnormal development of the prefrontal cortex and maternal stress may lead to brain activity and cognitive impairments linked to psychiatric diseases such as Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.... Read More...
The Mysteries of the Super-Ager Revealed
Scientific research is helping to unlock the secrets behind why some people live to become super-agers. Researchers propose ways in which we can slow the aging process and extend our life spans.... Read More...
Why Two People See the Same Thing But Have Different Memories
Researchers investigate why two people who experience the same event often have different memories of what occurred.... Read More...
Tips For A New Year Tuneup For Your Brain
Researchers provide strategies for enhancing brain health and lowering stress in the new year.... Read More...
Postnatal Depression in Dads Linked to Depression in Teen Daughters
A new study reports teenage daughters of fathers who suffered postnatal depression following their birth are at an increased risk of developing depression.... Read More...