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Lifestyles largely explain the association between low-grade inflammation and depressive symptoms
New research suggests that lifestyle factors play an important role in the relationship between mental…
Mindfulness yoga reduces depression and increases mobility in patients with Parkinson disease
New research provides evidence that mindfulness yoga is an effective treatment option for patients with…
Cardiorespiratory traits could amplify the relationship between bad sleep and depressed mood
Lower levels of physiological regulation could make some depressed individuals more vulnerable to the negative…
Mindfulness appears to diminish depressive symptoms by reducing rumination
New research sheds light on the relationship between depression and mindfulness. The study found that…
Antisocial behavior associated with abnormal white matter brain structure in men with callous-unemotional traits
A study published in NeuroImage: Clinical provides new insights into the neurobiological underpinnings of antisocial…
Study: 15-minutes of meditation associated with similar effects as a day of vacation
Meditation and vacations appear to have overlapping effects, according to new research in The Journal…
Inflammation affects our decision-making patterns, study suggests
New research provides some of the first experimental evidence that inflammatory processes influence our decisions.…
Your meditation practice may reduce negative emotions in the people you interact with
New research suggests that people who meditate could end up decreasing negative emotions not only…
The positivity of memories tends to degrade over time in people with social anxiety
New research indicates that social anxiety disorder is tied to memory processes. Previous research has…
Study provides new insights into how the idea of being a ‘strong Black woman’ could increase the risk of depression
New research indicates the belief that Black women are naturally strong and self-sacrificing is associated…
How a person sleeps is partially reflective of their personality, study finds
New research published in the European Journal of Personality has found that some personality traits…
Resistance training can improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety in those who likely have PTSD
A new study provides preliminary evidence that high-intensity resistance training can improve sleep quality and…
The risky use of video game ‘loot boxes’ is associated with problematic gambling behaviors
Engagement with “loot boxes” — randomly generated prizes of undisclosed value that can be attained…
Study finds anxiety sensitivity is linked to opioid misuse
Anxiety sensitivity is associated with increased opioid misuse among adults with chronic pain, according to…
Study finds the tone of media coverage influences the psychological impact of mass violence
It’s no surprise that the repeated viewing of grisly images can be emotionally harmful and…