Stress
Investigating the links between stress, emotional management, and cognitive performance. Research evaluates evidence-based interventions to stabilize the nervous system and manage anxiety.
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videoMedCircle: mental health interviews with psychiatrists & psychologists
Mental health interviews with world-class psychiatrists & psychologists, providing mental health advice packed with actionable takeaways and clear explanations of…
Walking is the simplest way to lose fat and keep it off
Walking works for fat loss because most people can do it every day without pain or fear. It builds a…
videoUnderstanding women’s menstrual cycles: how hormones impact mood and behavior
A menstrual cycle typically lasts 28-32 days, this varies among women.Day 1 is the first day of bleeding, lasting 3-7…
Physical activity reduces the risk of developing depression
A meta-analysis of 49 studies involving over 266,000 participants found that higher levels of physical activity significantly reduce the risk…
The ideal free time would be 2 to 5 hours/day
As an individual’s free time increases, so does that person’s sense of well-being – but only up to a point.…
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Sleep deprivation makes you angrier by disrupting brain control
New research confirms sleep deprivation triggers anger by disrupting the brain's ability to regulate emotions via the amygdala and prefrontal cortex.
videoEffects of sleep deprivation: from craving carbs to health risks
In an experiment to understand the impact of sleep deprivation, ABC News correspondent Dan Child stayed awake for 50 consecutive…
EMDR therapy helps some people with PTSD
EMDR therapy for PTSD explained in plain language: how sessions work, what studies show, WHO/NICE guidance, limits, and risks to help you choose.
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Normalizing GRIK4 gene dosage reverses anxiety by rebalancing amygdala neurons
Researchers identified regular-firing neurons in the centrolateral amygdala that drive anxiety behaviors. Normalizing GRIK4 gene dosage in basolateral amygdala pyramidal cells reversed anxiety, depression, and social deficits in mice overexpressing the gene, suggesting a targeted treatment approach for anxiety disorders.
Childhood trauma linked to smaller hippocampus after romantic breakups
A new study links romantic breakups to smaller hippocampal brain volume in adults with childhood trauma, showing how early adversity heightens stress sensitivity.
Lucid dreaming: induction methods, benefits, and scientific research
Lucid dreaming is a phenomenon where the dreamer becomes aware they are dreaming and may even gain control over the…
Scientists find brain network twice as large in depressed people
Scientists have discovered that the salience network, a set of brain regions that decides what you focus on and how…
Gene variant linked to heightened anxiety levels
Researchers have identified a gene variant, ADRB1, that may contribute to increased anxiety levels. This variant affects the brain’s adrenergic…
Men’s well-being requires more than popular self-care trends
While self-care trends like ice baths and podcasts are gaining popularity among men, they are insufficient to address deeper emotional…