More than 85% of women—and more than 300 million people worldwide at any given time—use hormonal contraceptives for at least five years of their life. Although primarily taken for birth control, many people also use hormonal ...
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The transition to menopause is marked by a progressively higher density of estrogen receptors (ER) on brain cells, a measure that remains elevated in women up to their mid-sixties, according to a new brain imaging study led ...
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Having more positive experiences in life is associated with lower odds of developing brain disorders like Alzheimer's disease, slower cognitive decline with age, and even a longer life.
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A study led by Dr. Gary Ian Britton of Queen Mary University of London, published in the journal Simulation & Gaming, looks at the effects of taking part in Fantasy Football on the mental health of its players.
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New research has highlighted the higher risk of self-harm and suicide among teenagers with ADHD and the need for better-tailored intervention strategies.
Jun 18, 2024
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When we're stressed out, many of us turn to junk food for solace. But new CU Boulder research suggests this strategy may backfire.
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A new study published in Developmental Science has found that children who were more positively sensitive to their parents' praise when they were 3 years old had fewer behavioral and emotional problems when they were 5–7 ...
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Alcohol use is associated with mood instability (depression and manic symptoms) in people with bipolar disorder (BD), according to a study published online June 7 in JAMA Network Open.
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A pair of pediatric psychologists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has found evidence that use of smart phones may boost teenagers' mood slightly. Matt Minich and Megan Moreno published their results in the open-access ...
A team of epidemiologists and environmental medical specialists from Sweden, Iceland and the U.S. has found that women in Sweden living with a premenstrual disorder (PMD) are twice as likely to die by suicide than those without ...
