FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 20, 2018·4 min readNo Proof Probiotics Ease AnxietyResearchers find no evidence to back up the claim that probiotics can help to reduce anxiety.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychologyVisual Neuroscience·June 20, 2018·5 min readCan Psychological Stress Cause Vision Loss?Researchers report persistent psychological stress can contribute to the development and progression of vision loss.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·June 16, 2018·6 min readPiglet Study Sheds Light of How Stress is Bad For Your BodyA new study reports early life stress in pigs impacts their health, specifically their GI tract, later in life. The findings could have implications for developing new stress relieving therapies in humans.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 15, 2018·4 min readBrain Matures Faster Due to Childhood StressChildhood stress accelerates maturation of the prefrontal cortex, amygdala and hippocampus, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 15, 2018·4 min readRisk of Burnout Can Be Estimated by Analyzing Saliva SamplesResearchers report a simple saliva test that measures cortisol levels at specific times of the day, can identify those at risk of stress and depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 13, 2018·4 min readHigh Saturated Fat Diet Linked to Poor Stress Coping Skills in AdolescentsResearchers report high fat diets in teens is associated with poor stress coping skills later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 13, 2018·5 min readMindfulness Meditation and Relaxation Response Have Different Effects on Brain FunctionA new study reports relaxation exercises strengthens coupling between brain areas associated with deliberate control, while mindfulness strengthens coupling between areas associated with sensory awareness and perception.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 13, 2018·4 min readFemale Genital Mutilation Increases Mental Health Risks and Alters Stress ReactionsResearchers report female genital mutilation not only increases mental health risks, but also affects the way women's bodies cope with stress. In women subjected to FGM, cortisol levels were increased, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 13, 2018·4 min readThe Impact Religion Has on Sleep QualityA new study reveals a link between religious attendance and better sleep quality. Researchers say religiosity could decrease some psychological distress, substance abuse and stress exposure, all of which are associated with sleep outcomes.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 12, 2018·5 min readProtein’s Role in Mediating Brain’s Response to Stress IdentifiedResearchers have identified the role Klf9 plays in the brain's response to stress. The study reports elevated levels of the protein were discovered in the hippocampus of women with MDD who faced stressful events.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 6, 2018·5 min readIs a Stress Shot on the Horizon?An immunization for stress created from beneficial bacteria could be on the horizon. The vaccine is said to have long lasting anti-inflammatory effects, making people more resilient to the psychological and physical effects of stress.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 4, 2018·3 min readWhy Do Some Sleep Deprived People Experience Worse Cognitive Function Than Others?A new study reports microRNAs in the blood are altered as a result of sleep deprivation. Researchers used MiRNA alterations as a biomarker to determine cognitive performance following psychological stress and sleep loss.Read More
