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·July 5, 2019·5 min read

Ignoring cues for alcohol and fast food is hard – but is it out of our control?

Stress and tiredness make it harder for you to ignore environmental cues that signal something rewarding.

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·July 1, 2019·2 min read

Biological toll on brain function of Holocaust survivors revealed

Neuroimaging reveals Holocaust survivors have decreased gray matter in brain structures associated with emotional processing, memory, and social cognition. Early results show similar neuroanatomical changes in the children of survivors, suggesting an epigenetic link.

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·June 28, 2019·5 min read

Teens who can describe negative emotions can stave off depression

Teens who can differentiate their negative emotions, rather than generalize how they feel, are less prone to depression.

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·June 25, 2019·4 min read

Mechanisms underlying early life stress and irritable bowel syndrome discovered

Mice that experienced early life stress and later developed irritable bowel syndrome had significantly higher levels of intestinal stem cells and enterochromaffin (EC). Additionally, the mice expressed elevated secretion of serotonin as a result of the increased EC cell density.

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·June 19, 2019·3 min read

We know contact with nature makes you feel better. Can virtual contact do the same?

The positive effects of spending time with nature on psychological wellbeing and health are well documented. However, not everyone can enjoy a trip to a green-space. New research suggests virtual exposure to nature via augmented reality and movies can mimic the effect and provide a boost to wellbeing.

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·June 13, 2019·3 min read

Two hours a week is key dose of nature for health and wellbeing

Those who spend at least 120 minutes per week enjoying the outdoors report better health and feelings of wellbeing than those who spend less, or no time in nature.

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·June 11, 2019·4 min read

Early life stress plus overexpressed FKBP5 protein increases anxiety behavior

Early life adversity, coupled with overexpression of the FKBP5 protein, increase susceptibility for later neuropsychiatric disorders, a new mouse study reveals. The association is more pronounced in females.

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·June 9, 2019·4 min read

The problem with mindfulness

While those who promote mindfulness claim the practice offers massive amounts of health and psychological benefits, very little scientific evidence backs up the claim.

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·June 7, 2019·5 min read

Early-life challenges affect how children focus and face the day

Experiencing early life adversities leads to disruptions in multiple systems of self-control and cortisol levels, which continues through childhood.

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·June 6, 2019·5 min read

Dogs mirror owner’s stress

Researchers identify an interspecies correlation between hair cortisol concentrations in humans and dogs during summer and winter months. The cortisol levels were not affected by the amount of activity the dog had during these periods. The study reveals a seasonal effect in higher cortisol levels between humans and animals, and human personality traits significantly affected the dog's level of stress. Findings suggest that dogs often mirror the stress levels of their owners.

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·June 4, 2019·4 min read

‘Only the stressed die young’: Trade-off mechanisms between stress, resilience and longevity

Flies lacking Ets21c died much faster when exposed to oxidative stress. Findings reveal a new molecular switch that could be responsible for a longer life and stress resilience.

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·May 30, 2019·3 min read

Cold-parenting linked to premature aging, increased disease risk in offspring

Unsupportive parenting and early life stress can lead to premature aging and associated health risks in children. Researchers say adults who faced early life stress had shorter telomeres than their peers who did not.