mental health

Oxytocin’s Link to Obesity and Postnatal Depression

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study has identified the TRPC5 gene as a cause of obesity, behavioral issues, and postnatal depression. Researchers found that ...

People who quit drinking all give same answer when asked why they stopped

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Sarah Carter

In recent years, the sober life has seemingly become more and more tempting for former party-animals, particularly those in their 20s and ...

Sign you may be a functioning alcoholic can be seen in pub during England games

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Sarah Carter

There’s always that person in the pub that’ll start chucking pints at any given opportunity during an England game. And with the ...

How to break up with a narcissist, by a top divorce lawyer

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Sarah Carter

How to negotiate with a narcissist  First, don’t expect to settle this amicably. When it comes to negotiating with a narcissist over ...

It’s in Your Gut and Brain

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Sarah Carter

By Kelsie Sandoval, University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences June 28, 2024 New research identified key characteristics of resilient individuals, ...

Peptide Improves Cognition in Schizophrenia

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers developed a novel peptide, KS-133, to target cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia. By using a brain-targeting peptide, KS-487, they successfully transported ...

Depression Linked to Amygdala Activity

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals how depression affects brain activity in the basolateral amygdala (BLA) of rats. Using a microelectrode array, researchers ...

Key Brain Protein Reveals New Insights for Treating Neurological Disorders

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A novel study uncovers how the protein Gephyrin aids in synapse formation, providing new insights into brain connectivity. The findings could ...

Brain Control of Escape Behavior May Unlock Anxiety Treatments

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers discovered how the brain controls sensitivity to threats, influencing escape behavior in mice. The study found that inhibitory neurons in ...

Anxiety Doubles Parkinson’s Risk – Neuroscience News

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers found that people over 50 with anxiety have twice the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Using UK primary care data ...