Targeting the immune system may help treat a specific subtype of depression
Anti-inflammatory treatments may help restore the ability to feel pleasure in some depressed individuals. A new study finds these medications...
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One specific reason for having sex is associated with higher stress levels the next day
Researchers found that days with sex are generally days with less stress, but there is a catch. If the encounter...
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Depression and anxiety linked to stronger inflammation in sexual minority adults compared to heterosexuals
Sexual minority adults not only report higher rates of depression but also show distinct biological reactions to it. New findings...
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High-precision neurofeedback accelerates the mental health benefits of meditation
A new study using advanced MRI technology found that giving beginners real-time feedback on their brain activity helped them meditate...
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Stress does not appear to release stored THC into the bloodstream
A new study found that the physical stress of cold water immersion did not release fat-stored THC back into the...
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The neural path from genes to intelligence looks different depending on your age
A study using EEG technology suggests the neural pathways linking genes to intelligence are not static. While young adults rely...
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Data from 560,000 students reveals a disturbing mental health shift after 2016
A massive new analysis challenges the idea that depression trends are the same for everyone. The results also highlight a...
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A process thought to destroy brain cells might actually help them store data
Researchers have identified a protein called Funes that helps fruit flies form long-term memories. The study demonstrates that the nervous...
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This wearable device uses a surprising audio trick to keep you grounded
A new study explores how a wearable device that amplifies hand sounds can foster mindfulness. Researchers found that heightening acoustic...
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Social anxiety has a “dark side” that looks nothing like shyness
Scientists have identified three distinct profiles of social anxiety in adolescents. One surprising group manifests fear of rejection through aggression...
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Psychology study reveals how gratitude can backfire on your social standing
New research suggests that expressing intense gratitude can lower observers' perceptions of your status. The study found that effusive thankers...
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Surprising link found between hyperthyroidism and dark personality traits
Do hormones shape your character? New research links hyperthyroidism to the "Dark Tetrad" of personality. The study found that people...
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Novel essential oil blend may enhance memory and alertness
Inhaling a specific essential oil blend appears to enhance cognitive performance and alertness in healthy adults
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Fathers’ boredom proneness associated with his children’s ADHD tendencies
A new study finds that a father’s susceptibility to boredom is associated with his child's ADHD tendencies. The research highlights...
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Researchers identify the psychological mechanisms behind the therapeutic effects of exercise
New research published in Psychological Medicine indicates that physical activity reduces psychiatric symptoms by lowering perceived stress and interrupting negative...
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