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These research articles involve many aspects of psychology such as cognitive psychology, depression studies, mental health, stress, happiness and neuropsychology, Scroll below for more specific categories.

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Older Adults With Long Term Alcohol Dependence Lose Neurocognitive Function

A new study reports continued heavy drinking in older people is associated with poor global cognitive and motor functions.

Menstrual Cycle Affects Memory and Navigation Skills

Researchers report estrogen and progesterone can affect memory and problem solving.

Detecting Emotions with Wireless Signals

Researchers have developed a new wireless system that is 87 percent accurate at detecting a person's emotional state.

Potential Signature of Cognitive Function in HIV Patients Identified

Researchers have discovered a unique epigenetic footprint in specific immune cells that can identify people with HIV who have impaired cognitive function.

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Suppressing Schizophrenia Symptoms Without Side Effects: Mouse Study

A new study reports researchers have discovered a mechanism that helps explain how compounds they’re developing can suppress schizophrenia-like symptoms in mice without side effects.

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Virtual Reality Training Improves Social Skills in People With Autism

Children with ASD demonstrated improved social cognition skills and reported better real world relationships following virtual reality training.

Loneliness is a Heritable Trait

According to a new study, the risk for feeling lonely is partially due to genetics and these genes are also associated with neuroticism and depression.

Depression in Early Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes

Researchers have discovered that women who felt depressed during the early stages of pregnancy were almost twice as likely to suffer from gestational diabetes. Additionally, those with gestational diabetes were more likely to report postpartum depression symptoms.