FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 15, 2017·4 min readVeterans With PTSD Have An Increased ‘Fight or Flight’ ResponseDuring times of mental stress, young veterans with PTSD show increased 'fight or flight' response, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 14, 2017·5 min readWhy Facebook May Fuel New Mothers’ InsecurityA new report addresses who social media participation can make new moms feel insecure.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 12, 2017·3 min read“Walking A Mile In Someone Else’s Shoes” May Be Hazardous To Your HealthChoosing a path to empathy can affect a person's health and well-being, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·May 12, 2017·5 min readThe Science of Laughter – And Why It Also Has A Dark SideWhile laughter is considered to be a sign of happiness, it isn't always healthy or positive, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 11, 2017·3 min readPet Dogs Help Kids Feel Less StressedAccording to researchers, children who spent time interacting with their dogs had lower cortisol levels.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 8, 2017·4 min readGenes in Children Linked to Bipolar Disorder and Stress IdentifiedResearchers report genetic alterations that modulate stress have been identified in children who are at risk of developing bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 21, 2017·4 min readMindfulness May Help Freshman Stress Less and Smile MoreResearchers report mindfulness and meditation could help students transition smoothly into college life.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 15, 2017·4 min readA Crooked Bite May Indicate Early Life StressNew research proposes asymmetry in the lower face could be a novel marker that signifies early life stress.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 13, 2017·4 min readMindfulness Just as Effective as CBT for a Broad Range of Psychiatric SymptomsA new study reports mindfulness group therapy has an equally positive effect for people suffering with depression and anxiety disorders as individual cognitive behavioral therapy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·April 11, 2017·4 min readMaternal Stress During Pregnancy Could Influence the Biological Clock for AgingAccording to researchers, the children of mothers who faced increased stress during pregnancy had shorter telomeres.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 11, 2017·4 min readStress Can Induce EmpathyA new study reveals acute stress can increase pro-social behavior and empathy.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·April 10, 2017·4 min readNew Mechanism That Regulates Chronic Stress Response IdentifiedFindings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment for disorders related to chronic stress.Read More
