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Play it Again: People Find Comfort Listening to the Same Song Over and Over

A new study reports listening to your favorite song over and over may provide you with some comfort. Niche listening enables the development of a 'meaningful relationship' with a particular song, which allows the affection for the tune to persist across a great deal of exposure.

Running Helps Brain Stave off Effects of Chronic Stress

Researchers report running can help mitigate the impact chronic stress has on the hippocampus.

Back and Forth Exchanges Boost Children’s Brain Response to Language

Engaging young children in conversation helps boost language development, researchers report.

How Neural Networks Influence Alcoholism

Researchers report alcohol seeking behavior may be induced by altering the strength of synapses.

Brain Circuits that Trigger Fear Relapse Identified

Researchers report connections between the hippocampus and a specific type of neuron in the prefrontal cortex are involved in fear relapse. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for PTSD.

How Insomnia Kills

Researchers report on a link between insomnia and an increased risk of suicide in sufferers.

Brain Scans Show Why People Get Aggressive After a Drink or Two

According to a new study, the display of aggression following the consumption of alcohol is linked to a dip in activity in the prefrontal cortex.

Sibling Bullying Makes Psychiatric Disorders 3 Times More Likely

Researchers have discovered a link between sibling bullying and an increased risk of developing a psychiatric disorder during early adulthood. The study reports those who are bullied by siblings are three times more likely to be diagnosed with disorders, such as schizophrenia, by the time they reach adulthood. Those who are bullied at home and at school are four times more likely to develop psychiatric disorders, researchers note.

How a Thrill Seeking Personality Helps Olympic Athletes

Researchers report that having a thrill seeking streak can help Olympic athletes achieve success in the games.

Shedding Light on Genetic Overlap Between Major Psychiatric Disorders

Researchers have identified a range of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and autism, that share physical characteristics at the molecular level. Specifically, the study identifies common patterns of neural gene expression. In addition, researchers note important differences in gene expression that distinguish the disorders.

Autism Genetics Study Calls Attention to Motor Skills and General Cognitive Impairment

A new study of the genetic factors associated with ASD draws attention to the impact autism can have on motor skills and cognitive function.

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Suicide Spikes After Death of Robin Williams

A new PLOS ONE study reveals there was a 10 percent increase in suicides in the months following Robin Williams' death. Researchers report, significantly, there was a 32 percent increase in suffocation suicides in the 5 months following Williams' death by the same method.