Research eyes role of stress in mental illnesses
We all face stress in our lives. Even researchers seeking to understand why some people shrug it off while others face battles against disorders like depression or PTSD.
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We all face stress in our lives. Even researchers seeking to understand why some people shrug it off while others face battles against disorders like depression or PTSD.
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Owing to decades of neurobiological linguistic research, we know a lot about how language functions in the brain. Still, psycholinguistic research often misses important factors due to its limited attention to the context ...
Aug 6, 2018
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Ask anyone if they remember where they ate the juiciest burger, the sweetest cupcake or the smoothest bisque, and they probably can describe the location in great detail, down to the cross streets, the décor, and the table ...
Jun 13, 2018
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New research by the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions has identified a key mechanism in how aerobic exercise can help impact the brain in ways that may support treatment—and even prevention strategies—for ...
May 28, 2018
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Researchers from King's College London have discovered a molecular mechanism that enables neuronal connections to change through experience, thus fuelling learning and memory formation. The findings are published in the journal ...
Jul 13, 2017
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Salk scientists have found further evidence that a natural compound in strawberries reduces cognitive deficits and inflammation associated with aging in mice. The work, which appeared in the Journals of Gerontology Series ...
Jul 10, 2017
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(HealthDay)—Researchers say they've gained new insight into how the immune system restores itself during sleep.
Jan 4, 2017
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A new study from Uppsala University shows that compared to non-shift workers, shift workers needed more time to complete a test that is frequently used by physicians to screen for cognitive impairment. However, those who ...
May 17, 2016
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A study appearing April 14 in the journal Neuron suggests there may be a new way to change the damaging course of Huntington disease.
Apr 15, 2016
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Taking the stairs is normally associated with keeping your body strong and healthy. But new research shows that it improves your brain's health too—and that education also has a positive effect.
Mar 9, 2016
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