Psychology
Moderate Exercise Linked to Lower Depression Risk
Health
Summary: Low to moderate intensity exercise significantly reduces depression rates. The umbrella review analyzed global studies and found a 23% decrease in ...
Astrocytes Play Crucial Role in Mental Health
Health
Summary: New research reveals the pivotal role of astrocytes in the basolateral amygdala (BLA) in modulating risk assessment behaviors, which are often ...
COVID-19 Didn’t Delay Development As Much As Believed
Health
Summary: A new study found only modest developmental delays in children aged 5 and under due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzing data ...
Risks of Antipsychotic Use in Dementia Patients
Health
Summary: A new study revealed significant risks associated with antipsychotic use in dementia patients, including increased chances of stroke, heart failure, pneumonia, ...
PTSD’s Genetic Roots: 43 Genes and 95 Loci Identified
Health
Summary: A monumental genetic study involving over 1.2 million people has identified 95 genomic loci associated with PTSD, revealing 80 previously undiscovered ...
How Drugs Hijack the Brain’s Reward System
Health
Summary: Researchers made significant advances in understanding how drugs like cocaine and morphine disrupt the brain’s natural reward mechanisms. Their study reveals ...
New Study Unravels Emotional Processing in Depression
Health
Summary: Researchers shed light on how individuals with treatment-resistant depression (TRD) process emotions differently due to abnormalities in the amygdala and prefrontal ...
Poverty’s Profound Impact on Brain Development and Behavior
Health
Summary: A new review connects low socioeconomic status (SES) with significant changes in brain development, behavior, and cognitive outcomes. The review synthesizes ...
Key Brain Systems Implicated in Psychosis
Health
Summary: Researchers provide new insights into the brain mechanisms behind psychosis. The research identified malfunctions in two critical brain systems—the “filter” and ...
Why Sad Songs Feel Good: Music’s Emotional Paradox
Science
Summary: A new study explores why listening to sad music can be pleasurable. The research involved 50 music students who found that ...
