University of East Anglia Research Articles

Fish oil supplements have no effect on anxiety and depression

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2019

Despite common claims that increasing omega-3 consumption will protect against, or reverse, anxiety and depression, researchers report the supplements have little positive effect on mental health.... Read More...

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Number of depressed over-65s unchanged but antidepressant use soars

Neuroscience NewsOctober 7, 2019

The proportion of those aged 65 and older prescribed antidepressants has more than doubled over two decades, from 4.2% in the 90s to 10.7% in twenty years later. However, the prevalence of depression among the age group has dropped since the 90s from 7.9% to 6.8%.... Read More...

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Emotional journey of a digital detox while traveling

Neuroscience NewsAugust 14, 2019

A new study looks at the effect of digital detox on travelers. Initially, people experience anxiety, frustration, and symptom of withdrawal from technology while traveling. As their trip progresses, people experience more enjoyment and feelings of liberation after spending extended time away from the digital world.... Read More...

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Could a Mediterranean diet and exercise reduce dementia risk?

Neuroscience NewsJune 2, 2019

A new study will investigate the effects of exercise and eating a Mediterranean style diet has on the development of dementia, and whether a change in lifestyle has neuroprotective properties. Researchers are looking for volunteers between 55 and 74 years of age to participate in the study. ... Read More...

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Eating blueberries every day improves heart health

Neuroscience NewsMay 30, 2019

Eating 150 grams of blueberries a day can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15%.... Read More...

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The mobile game that can detect Alzheimer’s risk

Neuroscience NewsApril 24, 2019

Sea Hero Quest, a navigation themed cell phone game, is helping researchers to identify those at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Those with a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's perform worse on the spatial navigation tasks in the game, taking more time and less efficient routes to checkpoint goals.... Read More...

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Research shows impact of poverty on children’s brain activity

Neuroscience NewsApril 2, 2019

Children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and whose mothers have lower levels of education, have weaker brain activity in areas of the brain associated with working memory and are more likely to experience attention problems.... Read More...

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It’s Official – Spending Time Outside is Good For You

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2018

A new study backs up previous findings that spending time outside and living close to nature has significant physical and mental health benefits.... Read More...

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How Emotions in Facial Expressions Are Understood

Neuroscience NewsJune 2, 2018

A new study reveals how recognition and detection of basic emotions expressed by other people's faces alters when viewed centrally and in peripheral vision.... Read More...

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