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·August 9, 2022·5 min read

Targeting Impulsivity Early in Adolescence Could Prevent Later Behavioral Disorders

Young teens who have tendencies toward impulsivity are more likely to develop behavioral conduct disorders, including ASPD and alcohol use disorder in older adolescence. Targeting impulsivity early may help to prevent the development of behavioral disorders later in adolescence.

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·July 31, 2022·7 min read

1 in 5 Americans Fear Getting Monkeypox, but Many Know Little About It

19% of Americans say they are worried about contracting Monkeypox over the next three months. Most people remain uncertain about how Monkeypox is transmitted, or whether a vaccine is available.

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·July 18, 2022·5 min read

Discovery of Molecular Signatures of Immature Neurons in Human Brain Provides New Insights Into Brain Plasticity

A new study of the hippocampus reveals immature, plastic neurons are present in significant numbers during the entire lifespan. The findings shed new light on neuroplasticity.

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·June 20, 2022·5 min read

Helping the Brain to Heal the Gut

Researchers say using psychological interventions like CBT may help to alleviate anxiety and other symptoms associated with IBS.

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·June 4, 2022·6 min read

How Storytelling Can Motivate Us to Help Others

Hearing personal narratives instead of simply cold, hard facts motivates people to change their behaviors to help protect more vulnerable groups.

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·May 18, 2022·7 min read

Both Nature and Nurture Contribute to Signatures of Socioeconomic Status in the Brain

Both genetics and environmental factors contribute to socioeconomic status' impact in an interplay with effects that spans several areas of the brain.

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·March 28, 2022·5 min read

Inflammation Is Not Always Linked to Depression

In older adults, depression occurs independently of inflammation, a new study reports. However, the depression-inflammation link is a result of greater incidences of inflammatory disorders, like arthritis, which become more common as we age.

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·March 20, 2022·5 min read

Feeling Foggy? Your Head Is in the Clouds for a Reason

Once a person identifies they are languishing, this can help bring clarity to one's experiences.

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·March 4, 2022·6 min read

More Alcohol, Less Brain: Association Begins With an Average of Just One Drink a Day

Light-to-moderate regular alcohol consumption is linked to reductions in overall brain volume, a new study reports.

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·February 9, 2022·3 min read

Novel Study Predicts Depression and PTSD Risk After Trauma

Risk markers for adverse psychological consequences following traumatic injury share similar core similarities across different populations and countries.

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·November 17, 2021·7 min read

In the Brain’s Cerebellum, a New Target for Suppressing Hunger

Constant hunger associated with Prader-Willi syndrome is, in part, the result of disordered signaling in the cerebellum, an area of the brain associated with motor control and learning.

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·November 1, 2021·2 min read

How Conspiracy Theorists Exploited COVID-19 Science

Researchers say those who create and spread conspiracy theories about COVID-19 are using the provisional nature of science to paint scientists as "malignant actors" and discredit findings.

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