Fear boosts activation of young, immature brain cells
(PhysOrg.com) -- Fear burns memories into our brain, and new research by University of California, Berkeley, neuroscientists explains how.
Jun 14, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Fear burns memories into our brain, and new research by University of California, Berkeley, neuroscientists explains how.
Jun 14, 2011
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Stress—it is something we all encounter in our daily lives, shaping our health and well-being in ways that are both subtle and profound. Whether it's a looming work deadline, personal relationship problems, or missing a ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Relieved from post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in eight days? It is possible with a highly intensive treatment method that combines trauma-focused therapies and lots of exercise. "About 80% of people no longer have ...
Mar 14, 2024
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As a clinical psychologist, I often have clients say they are having trouble with thoughts "on a loop" in their head, which they find difficult to manage.
Mar 5, 2024
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A new study by VA Connecticut Healthcare System and Yale School of Medicine researchers assesses how the most up-to-date genetic and psychosocial predictors of opioid use disorder compare and combine when predicting the risk ...
Feb 8, 2024
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The word resilience can be perplexing. Does it mean remaining calm when faced with stress? Bouncing back quickly? Growing from adversity? Is resilience an attitude, a character trait or a skill set? And can misperceptions ...
Jan 8, 2024
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Just as the shift to shorter days and colder weather can bring with it mood swings and other emotional challenges, the holiday season can also bring about somewhat predictable changes in mood and behavior.
Dec 8, 2023
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A surprising thing happened when researchers began exploring whether early-life stress compounds the effects of a childhood head injury on health and behavior later in life. In an animal study, stress changed the activation ...
Nov 13, 2023
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When people experience trauma, medication can help prevent or reduce post-traumatic stress disorder, softening overly strong memories that cause debilitating flashbacks and nightmares. But this treatment works only if the ...
Nov 7, 2023
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Family members or loved ones who must make treatment decisions for people who have survived cardiac arrest benefited greatly from resources and interventions to help guide their decisions and provide support for them throughout ...
Nov 6, 2023
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