Fear memories can form in the brain following exposure to threatening situations such as natural disasters, accidents, or violence. When these memories become excessive or distorted, they can lead to severe mental health ...
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A small cluster of cells deep within our brains, called the locus coeruleus, affects how awake and attentive we are, how we respond to stress, how we cope with anxiety and fear, and how we create memories and learn.
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Few studies examine how people living with a mental illness may be best prepared for the menopause transition, considering both menopause symptoms and psychiatric symptoms, according to a review published online May 6 in ...
May 15, 2025
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Over time, stress and anxiety can build to a point where life's challenges become overwhelming and cause physical effects.
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Scientists have developed a powerful new method for selectively and reversibly breaking connections between brain cells—a leap forward that could transform how we study brain processes and, one day, how we treat neurological ...
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A hefty expansion to the state's narrow medical marijuana program won overwhelming approval in the Texas House on Monday, giving veterans broad access to THC treatments and raising the number of dispensaries allowed in the ...
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Spend too long on social media and you might start to hear the term "cortisol face" used to describe someone with supposedly puffy eyes or cheeks. The phrase describes the physical signs that some believe result from prolonged ...
May 11, 2025
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For many people, grit—the perseverance and passion for long-term goals— is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience.
May 8, 2025
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A study conducted by researchers from Universidad San Francisco de Quito and Johns Hopkins University has revealed critical insights into the mental health of health care providers in Ecuador during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 6, 2025
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In a first-of-its-kind clinical study, scientists at the University of Texas at Dallas and Baylor University Medical Center have shown that patients with treatment-resistant PTSD were symptom-free up to six months after completing ...
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