FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 11, 2016·7 min readPredicting With High Accuracy if Antidepressants Will HelpA new study reports researchers were able to predict with 80 percent accuracy whether antidepressants would help patients by analyzing their brain function and personal history.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 7, 2016·4 min readChildren Mean Stress for Mom and Joy for DadAccording to researchers, parenting carries more stress and strain for moms.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 5, 2016·4 min readBiological Link Between Stress and ObesityResearchers revealed the molecular elements that bridge anxiety and metabolism.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 28, 2016·5 min readDepression in Pregnancy Increases Mental Health Risks in ChildrenResearchers report maternal depression can increase the risk of behavioral and emotional problems in children.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeuroscience·September 23, 2016·4 min readResearch on Stress Hormone Effects on the Brain Reveals Unexpected FindingsNew findings suggest common concepts cited in textbooks may need to be adjusted.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 21, 2016·4 min readPrenatal Stress Accelerates Growth and Inhibits the Motoric Development of Unborn MonkeysA new study using non-human primates found infants of mothers who were stressed during pregnancy grew faster but had slower motor development than their peers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 19, 2016·3 min readResponse to Anxiety Linked to Movement Control Areas in BrainAccording to researchers, anxiety response is not only seen in areas associated with emotion, but also in brain areas associated with movement.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 13, 2016·4 min readChronic Stress Elevates Level of Protein That Decreases Serotonin AvailabilityResearchers discover elevated levels of TG2 in the prefrontal cortex of people who committed suicide.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 12, 2016·4 min readStress Negatively Affects Conception ChangesResearchers report highly stressed women are 40 percent less likely to conceive during their ovulation window.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 11, 2016·3 min read9/11 Impacted Mental Health Far Beyond US BordersA new study reports on the impact of the events of 9/11 on the mental health of people in Denmark.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 7, 2016·4 min readSix New Groups of Molecules Could Be Key to Delaying AgingResearchers claim six previously identified plant extracts could help to delay aging.Read More