The dietary supplement sarcosine taken in combination with antipsychotic medications may be beneficial for the treatment of schizophrenia. Read More
A period of wakeful rest can help reduce memory intrusions associated with PTSD. Read More
Switching between operational modes occurs dynamically according to the demands of the task at hand, a new study reports. Read More
Women who suffered from eating disorders are at increased risk of developing depression during pregnancy and up until 18 years after the birth of their child. Read More
Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to a higher risk of depression. Additionally, suicide risk is measurably higher on days when PM10 levels have been high for over three days following less polluted periods. Read More
The genetic influence on weight is halved when children are raised in a home environment where healthy eating and exercise is encouraged, a new study reports. Read More
According to researchers, subtle and unconscious increases in arousal can help shape our confidence in visual experiences. Read More
Researchers have created a computational model that helps explain how mental images drawn from memory can be explained by the firing of specific neurons. Read More
Women who are sexually active on at least a monthly basis have a lower risk of early menopause than women who have sex less frequently, a new study reports. Read More
Paying attention alters how the brain allocates its limited energy. As the brain uses more energy to process information we attend to, the less energy is supplied to processing outside our field of attention. Read More
Teens who are inactive for large portions of the day face an increased risk of developing depression. Read More
Vulnerability to extremism isn't just a matter of being psychologically susceptible to moral influence. It is also a matter of being susceptible to sustained exposure to settings that enable extremist socialization. A new study sets five categories of determinants which generate, or suppress, the risk of individuals acquiring extremist beliefs and engaging in extremist behaviors. The study proposes a framework for tackling lone-actor terrorist risks and the emergence of radicalizing environments. Read More