'I don't feel your pain': How alcohol increases aggression
Alcohol's ability to increase people's pain threshold is one reason that drinking also leads to more aggressive behavior, a new study suggests.
Dec 2, 2024
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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Aberrant Motor Behavior in Dementia
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Aggression in chronic traumatic encephalopathy linked to family history of mental illness
People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a study published in the November 27, 2024, online issue ...
Nov 27, 2024
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Halloween can be extra scary for folks with dementia: Expert offers caregiver tips
Halloween is meant to be a spooky season, but it can be downright terrifying to someone suffering from Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Oct 28, 2024
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Research finds cannabis use in pregnancy affects children's impulse control and aggression
As cannabis is legalized and is more accessible in various forms across the country, there is increasing concern among health care providers about potential impact on children. Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital ...
Oct 28, 2024
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Decoding the hidden signals of aggression and arousal in the brain
A series of three papers from neuroscientist David J. Anderson's laboratory, two in the journal Nature and one in the journal Cell, reveal new insights into the neural signals underlying internal emotional states, including ...
Oct 23, 2024
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How do you deal with stress? In Nigeria, swinging a sledgehammer in a 'rage room' helps
How do you deal with stress? In Lagos, Nigeria's largest city, people are finding their reset button in a "rage room" where they pay to smash electronics and furniture with a sledgehammer as a break from the worst cost-of-living ...
Aug 25, 2024
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Why does traditional masculinity have such longevity, even among younger boys?
We've all seen men lash out angrily when their masculinity is threatened—not least in Hollywood movies. And the extent of such behavior has also been uncovered in scientific research. But how, when and why does this tendency ...
Jul 23, 2024
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New study points to impact of pressure during puberty to be stereotypically masculine
It's been long established that certain men become aggressive when they see their manhood as being threatened. When does this behavior emerge during development—and why? A new study by a team of psychology researchers shows ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Study claiming antidepressant withdrawal is less common than thought fails to account for risks in long-term users
A new review of research about antidepressant withdrawal has confirmed it does exist, but also reports that it's less common and severe than previously found.
Jun 9, 2024
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The case for omega-3 supplementation to lower aggression
People who regularly eat fish or take fish oil supplements are getting omega-3 fatty acids, which play a critical role in brain function. Research has long shown a basis in the brain for aggressive and violent behavior, and ...
May 27, 2024
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