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·December 18, 2020·4 min read

Researchers Identify Bacteria That Promote Metabolic and Mental Health

B. longum APC1472 reduces blood glucose levels and reduces weight gain in mouse models. The bacteria also keep ghrelin, a hormone associated with hunger, and the stress hormone cortisol in check.

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·December 5, 2020·4 min read

Missing Link Between Stress and Infertility Identified

RFRP neurons near the base of the brain become active in stressful situations and suppress the reproductive system.

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·December 4, 2020·5 min read

PTSD With Depression May Significantly Increase Risk of Early Death in Women

Women who experience PTSD and depression have a four-fold higher risk of early death from health problems, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes than those who do not have the mental health disorders.

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·December 3, 2020·6 min read

Mothers’ Stress May Lead to Preterm Births, Faster Aging in Children

Stress in women either before or during pregnancy can increase the risk of preterm birth and accelerate aging in their offspring.

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·November 29, 2020·5 min read

Laughing Is Good for Your Mind and Your Body, Here’s What the Research Shows

Researchers investigate how laughter improves both mental and physical well-being.

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·November 24, 2020·4 min read

Stress in Pregnancy May Influence Baby Brain Development

Maternal stress is linked to altered development in areas of the brain associated with emotional development in their offspring.

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·November 18, 2020·4 min read

Increased Risk of Dementia in LGBTQ Community

Stress and depression may increase the risk of dementia and cognitive decline in older members of the LGBTQ community, a new study reports.

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·November 16, 2020·5 min read

Mediterranean Diet Helps Reduce Effects of Stress

Animals fed a Mediterranean style diet showed more resilience to stress and a better recovery following stressful stimuli than those fed a Western diet.

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·November 4, 2020·4 min read

Earwax Sampling Could Measure Stress Hormone

Researchers have developed a new device that is able to detect cortisol levels through sampling ear wax.

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·October 26, 2020·5 min read

Single Brain Region Links Depression and Anxiety, Heart Disease, and Treatment Sensitivity

Overactivity in the subgenual anterior cingulate cortex underlies several key symptoms of depression, anxiety, and heart disease.

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·October 24, 2020·5 min read

PTSD and Alcohol Abuse Go Hand-in-Hand, but Males and Females Exhibit Symptoms Differently

Male and female rodents exhibit distinct symptoms and brain features of both PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Following trauma, males show increased GABA receptor function, while females showed increased GABA release.