Smelling your lover’s shirt could improve your sleep
People exposed to the scent of their lover's overnight experience better quality sleep, even when their partner is not physically present.... Read More...
University of British Columbia
Light therapy holds promise for people with bipolar disorder
Daily exposure to bright, artificial light may help reduce symptoms of bipolar disorder.... Read More...
Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS
Living less than 50 meters away from a major road, or less than 150 meters away from a highway, increases the risks for dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. However, living close to green spaces appears to have more of a protective effect against neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...
Patients with mood, anxiety disorders share abnormalities in brain’s control circuit
Patients with mood and anxiety disorders have abnormally low activation in brain areas associated with cognitive and emotional control. Brain scans also revealed hyperactivity in brain areas linked to the processing of emotional thoughts.... Read More...
Teen birth control use linked to depression risk in adulthood
Women who used oral contraceptive pills during their teenage years are at increased risk of depression.... Read More...
Babies can learn link between language and ethnicity
By eleven months, infants hold language dependent expectations of a speaker's ethnicity. The study suggests babies make connections between languages based on the individuals they encounter in their environments. ... Read More...
Music students do better in math than non-musical peers
Highly engaged instrumental music students were, on average, academically over a year ahead of their non-musical peers.... Read More...
Upbeat music can sweeten tough exercise
Listening to upbeat music while embarking on high-intensity exercise boost feelings of pleasure and motivation, even in those who are adverse to exercise.... Read More...
12 genes at the root of multiple sclerosis identified
12 genes associated with familial multiple sclerosis have been identified. The findings provide a molecular rationale for the chronic inflammation, demyelination and neurodegeneration associated with MS. Identifying new genetic targets could help with the development of novel treatments to prevent multiple sclerosis in those with a genetic risk.... Read More...
‘Ecstasy’ shows promise for post-traumatic stress treatment
MDMA shows promise for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Combining the use of Ecstasy with psychotherapy treatments resulted in a reduction of PTSD symptoms after just one session. 54% of the study participants no longer met the PTSD criteria after two sessions. Patients also reported improvements in depression symptoms.... Read More...
Lure of the ‘loot box’ looks a lot like gambling
Loot boxes, a common reward in modern video games, may drive gambling like behaviors in adult gamers, researchers report. ... Read More...
How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation
A new study reveals how blood vessels help protect the brain during inflammation. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases.... Read More...