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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 Adult Clumsiness Linked to Brain Changes

Researchers suggest increased clumsiness in older adults might be caused by changes in the mental frame of reference used to visualize nearby objects.

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Lead Acts to Trigger Schizophrenia

Genetically engineered mice with a human gene for schizophrenia and who were exposed to lead early in life, exhibited behavioral and structural changes in the brain consistent with schizophrenia. Researchers believe their findings show a synergistic effect between lead exposure and the schizophrenia gene.

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Changing Gut Bacteria Through Diet Affects Brain Function

Women who regularly consumed probiotic bacteria through yogurt showed altered brain function, both while in resting start and in response to emotion recognition tasks, a new study suggests.

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Hormone Levels Could Provide Key to Understanding Psychological Disorders in Women

According to a new study, ovulating women may be more vulnerable to some psychological side effects associated with stressful experiences. The results suggest a monthly window of opportunity that could potentially be targeted in efforts to prevent common mental health problems developing in women.

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Brain Can Be Trained in Compassion

Using neuroimaging technology, researchers note increased activity in areas of the brain associated with empathy in subjects who underwent compassion training.

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Genetic Predictors of Postpartum Depression Uncovered

The alteration of the TTC9B and HP1BP3 genes, detected by a blood test during pregnancy, predicted the onset of postpartum depression with 85% accuracy in a small study.

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Bach to the Blues: Our Emotions Match Music to Colors

According to new research, our brains are wired to make music-color connections depending on how the melodies make us feel.

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Repeat Brain Injury Raises Soldiers’ Suicide Risk

New research suggests military personnel who suffer more than one mild TBI face a significantly higher risk of suicide.

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Trying to be Happier Works When Listening to Upbeat Music

Researchers discover individuals can successfully try to get happy with the aid of upbeat, cheery music.

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North Carolina Coal Plant Emissions Might Play Role in State Suicide Numbers

A new study points to a correlation between suicide rates and environmental pollution caused by emissions from coal-fired electricity plants in North Carolina.

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Out of Sync: Body Clocks Altered at Cell Level in Depression

Researchers discover evidence of altered circadian rhythms and disrupted brain gene orchestration in patients with major depression.

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Anti-Smoking Ads with Strong Arguments, Not Flashy Editing, Trigger Part of Brain That Changes Behavior

Researchers discovered a part of the brain involved in future behavioral changes, the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex, had greater activation when smokers were exposed to anti-smoking messages with stronger arguments as opposed to weaker arguments.

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