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·April 3, 2020·4 min read

Stress thwarts ability to plan ahead by disrupting how we use memory

Stress generates lower levels of activity in the hippocampus and frontal-parietal lobe networks, hindering the ability to make certain decisions and plan ahead.

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·March 30, 2020·2 min read

How stress remodels the brain

A single, stressful event causes rapid and long-lasting retraction of astrocyte branches. Stress induces this change by halting the production of GluA1.

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·March 20, 2020·4 min read

How stress and loneliness can make you more likely to get COVID-19

Stress, loneliness, and sleep loss can weaken the immune system, leaving people more susceptible to COVID-19. The best way to mitigate the negative health effects of stress and social isolation during the pandemic is to stay connected with others, particularly via video calls.

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·March 14, 2020·5 min read

How chronic stress changes the brain, and what you can do to reverse the damage

Chronic stress can affect a person's health and mental well being. Due to the COVID-19 virus, chronic stress is on the rise worldwide. Researchers examine the general and psychological health implications of chronic stress and suggest some methods we can adopt to keep our stress levels in check.

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·March 11, 2020·2 min read

JNK protein triggers neurons to withdraw their synapses when stressed

Using optogenetics to inhibit the JNK protein prevented synapses from shrinking in response to stress.

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·March 2, 2020·5 min read

Quarantine can have long-lasting psychological impacts

Quarantine as a means to protect the public from health threats, such as the current Coronavirus outbreak, may have a lasting psychological impact on people. Being quarantined raises the risk for PTSD and other mental health disorders. However, it remains the safest option for those exposed to infection to prevent disease spread.

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·March 2, 2020·2 min read

Coping strategies, a matter of neuron

Researchers uncover a key role of medial prefrontal cortex corticotropin-releasing factor interneurons for bidirectionally controlling motivated behavioral styles under stress. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for PTSD.

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·February 27, 2020·4 min read

The Brain and Climate Change

Increased heat stress as a result of global warming will have a detrimental effect on health and productivity, researchers warn. One major concern is the impact climate change will have on the health of multiple sclerosis patients, due to the clear link between heat and worsening symptoms of the disease.

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·February 26, 2020·5 min read

Spending time in nature reduces stress

Spending as little as ten minutes in a natural setting can help people feel happier and decrease the effects of both physical and mental stress.

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·February 24, 2020·4 min read

Stress may drive people to give as well as receive emotional support

Experiencing stress made people more likely to give emotional support as well as receive support from others.

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·February 24, 2020·4 min read

Antibodies: The body’s own antidepressants

When autoantibodies are able to enter the bran and act on NMDA receptors, people experience relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

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·February 23, 2020·2 min read

Most young women unhappy and stressed about their sex lives

Study reveals one in five woman have at least one female sexual dysfunction (FSD). The most common FSD is low sexual image, followed by problems with arousal and desire.