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Research shows 'profound' link between dietary choices and brain health
A recent study published in Nature Mental Health shows that a healthy, balanced diet is linked to superior brain health, cognitive function and mental well-being. The study, involving researchers at the University of Warwick, ...
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Positive childhood experiences can boost mental health and reduce depression and anxiety in teens
There is an urgent need to "bring back the village" post-pandemic to support teens and foster a sense of community belonging for young people, says a Simon Fraser University researcher.
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Intriguing food reflex discovered with a smartphone
Psychologist Hilmar Zech found that overweight people are actually more attracted to food pictures after eating than before. He did so using an old research method that he revamped for use on smartphones. Zech will defend ...
Apr 26, 2024
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What happens in the brain when we make decisions about money or food
Neuroscience researchers from Bochum confirm different strategies when choosing between primary and secondary rewards. The lever is impulsivity.
Apr 26, 2024
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International study fills data gap on adolescent mental health
Surveys involving thousands of adolescents and their primary caregiver have shown the prevalence of mental disorders within the age group is very different across Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Apr 26, 2024
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Researchers identify targets in the brain to modulate heart rate and treat depressive disorders
A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital suggests a common brain network exists between heart rate deceleration and depression. By evaluating data from 14 people with no depression symptoms, the team found ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Study finds biomarkers for psychiatric symptoms in patients with rare genetic condition 22q
A recent study led by UC Davis Health researchers provides new insights into the molecular changes linked to the rare genetic condition 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, or 22q. It found unique biomarkers that could identify patients ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Study reviews approaches to cocaine treatment for Black Americans
A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky have found that both culturally tailored and culturally universal approaches can be effective for cocaine treatment in Black Americans.
Apr 26, 2024
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Air pollution and depression linked with heart disease deaths in middle-aged adults
A study in more than 3,000 US counties, with 315 million residents, has suggested that air pollution is linked with stress and depression, putting under-65-year-olds at increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Study recommends exposing deaf children to sign language before and after cochlear implantation
Many researchers and clinicians advise the parents of a deaf child waiting for a cochlear implant to avoid sign language and focus exclusively on spoken language.
Apr 25, 2024
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Link between depression and cardiovascular disease explained: They partly develop from same gene module
Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are serious concerns for public health. Approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression, while 620 million people have CVD.
Apr 25, 2024
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Study reveals emotional turmoil experienced after dog-theft is like that of a caregiver losing a child
A new study published in the journal Animal-Human Interactions reveals that emotional turmoil experienced by dog owners after their pet has been stolen is like that of losing a loved one such as a caregiver losing their child.
Apr 25, 2024
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Premature mortality higher among sexual minority women, study finds
Compared to heterosexual women, bisexual women died 37% sooner and lesbian women 20% sooner, according to results from one of the largest studies to examine sexual orientation-related inequities in mortality and the first ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Women caregivers are stressed; transportation infrastructure could help
Caregiving travel—such as taking a child to school or a parent to the doctor—can be associated with stress and decreased happiness among women but not men, according to a University of Michigan study.
Apr 25, 2024
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Perinatal substance use may shape how strongly mothers feel toward infants
Substance use during pregnancy and postpartum may impact areas of the brain associated with what psychologists and neuroscientists call "affective empathy," or the emotional response experienced as a result of others' emotions, ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Perception of social isolation and loneliness can increase depressive symptoms
Both social isolation, defined as the objective state of having few connections with others, and loneliness, which is a subjective negative feeling of being alone, adversely impact the body and mind.
Apr 25, 2024
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Detoxifying masculinity: How men's groups reshape attitudes
Men are still often afforded a great deal of power and privilege in society due to their gender, however, they also experience disproportionate rates of negative psychosocial outcomes. Men, for instance, have higher mortality ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Challengers: New Zendaya tennis film reviewed by an expert in the psychology of competition
"Tennis is a relationship," says Tashi Duncan (Zendaya) in director Luca Guadagnino's new film Challengers. However, this relationship is not simply between the game and the player. Rather the heart of tennis, and perhaps ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Opioids during pregnancy not linked to substantially increased risk of psychiatric disorders in children
Opioid use during pregnancy is not associated with a substantial increase in the risk of neuropsychiatric disorders such as ADHD in children, finds a large study from South Korea published by The BMJ today.
Apr 24, 2024
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Large study finds children with skin diseases suffer stigma, bullying and depression
The majority of children and teens with chronic skin diseases such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, alopecia areata (hair loss) and vitiligo (pigment loss) feel stigmatized by peers for their condition and are sometimes bullied, ...
Apr 24, 2024
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