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28-Oct-2019 6:05 PM EDT
Whether a fashion model or not, some body image concerns are universal
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

When researchers from UCLA and the Laureate Institute for Brain Research in Tulsa, Oklahoma, wanted to test an app they created to measure body image perception, they went to the body image experts — fashion models.

   
Released: 29-Oct-2019 10:05 AM EDT
When money is scarce, biased behavior happens faster
Cornell University

Discrimination may happen faster than the blink of an eye, especially during periods of economic scarcity, according to a new study from Cornell University.

24-Oct-2019 7:05 PM EDT
Narcissism Might Be a Dark Trait but It Can Lower Stress Levels and Reduce Chances of Depression
Queen's University Belfast

People who have grandiose narcissistic traits are more likely to be ‘mentally tough’, feel less stressed and are less vulnerable to depression, research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found.

   
24-Oct-2019 1:40 PM EDT
In the long run, drugs & talk therapy hold the same value for people with depression, study finds
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Spending an hour in talk therapy with a trained counselor costs much more, and takes more time, than swallowing an inexpensive antidepressant pill. But for people with a new diagnosis of major depression, the costs and benefits of the two approaches end up being equal after five years, a new study shows.

Released: 28-Oct-2019 4:30 PM EDT
Which came first: brain size or drinking propensity?
Washington University in St. Louis

Contrary to the belief that drinking can literally shrink one's brain, a new study that includes researchers from Arts & Sciences suggests that a small brain might be a risk factor for heavier alcohol consumption.

Released: 28-Oct-2019 12:05 PM EDT
Screening tool studied by UTHealth helps first responders report elder abuse
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Medical first responders in a North Texas community are playing a part in combating the nationwide problem of underreported elder abuse, thanks to a tool that’s helping them identify and report potential cases of abuse while on emergency calls for older adults.

   
Released: 28-Oct-2019 12:05 PM EDT
New Study Points to Possible Correlation Between Sleep and Overall Good Health
Nova Southeastern University

As if you didn’t already have enough to worry about to keep you up at night, a new study indicates that poor sleep can negatively affect your gut microbiome, which can, in turn, lead to additional health issues.

25-Oct-2019 6:45 AM EDT
How much do obesity and addictions overlap?
The Neuro - Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital

A large analysis of personality studies has found that people with obesity behave somewhat like people with addictions to alcohol or drugs. But obesity is also a complex condition that cannot be fully explained by the addiction model.

   
28-Oct-2019 2:05 AM EDT
Who will get depressed under intense stress? Study shows promise of genetic risk prediction
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Depression doesn’t come from one gene, one life event, or one personality trait. That’s what makes it so hard to predict, prevent or treat effectively. But new research suggests the power of a tool that uses a range of genetic information to predict a person’s chance of developing depression when they’re under intense stress. The findings might help lead to a better understanding of the pathways that lead to depression.

24-Oct-2019 5:00 PM EDT
Middle-Aged Adults with Borderline Personality Disorder Potentially at Higher Risk for Heart Attacks, Study Says
American Psychological Association (APA)

Middle-aged adults who show symptoms of borderline personality disorder may be at greater risk for a heart attack, as they show physical signs of worsening cardiovascular health more than other adults, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Released: 25-Oct-2019 10:30 AM EDT
Parental Depression Forecasts Kids’ Later Physical Health
University of Georgia

When parents suffer from depression, kids may be at risk for physical health problems in young adulthood, according to a study from researchers including the University of Georgia’s Katherine Ehrlich.

Released: 25-Oct-2019 10:05 AM EDT
What 26,000 books reveal when it comes to learning language
University at Buffalo

What can reading 26,000 books tell researchers about how language environment affects language behavior? Brendan T. Johns, an assistant professor of communicative disorders and sciences at UB has published a computational modeling study that suggests our experience and interaction with specific learning environments, like the characteristics of what we read, leads to differences in language behavior that were once attributed to differences in cognition.

Released: 24-Oct-2019 12:05 PM EDT
For better research results, let mice be mice
University at Buffalo

Animal models can serve as gateways for understanding many human communication disorders, but a new study from the University at Buffalo suggests that the established practice of socially isolating mice for such purposes might actually make them poor research models for humans, and a simple shift to a more realistic social environment could greatly improve the utility of the future studies.

   
Released: 24-Oct-2019 12:05 PM EDT
5 Ways to Manage Political Stress With a Michigan Medicine Psychiatrist
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, a Michigan Medicine psychiatrist offers strategies for how to be mindful of depression and anxiety symptoms around the topic.

Released: 24-Oct-2019 10:05 AM EDT
Mindfulness meditation enhances positive effects of psilocybin
University of Zurich

Recent years have seen a renewed interest in the clinical application of classic psychedelics in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders.

   
Released: 24-Oct-2019 9:00 AM EDT
Integrating Virtual Reality into Psychotherapy for Anxious Youth - A Free Webinar from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
Brain and Behavior Research Foundation

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is hosting a free interactive webinar on Integrating Virtual Reality into Psychotherapy for Anxious Youth.

   
23-Oct-2019 1:00 PM EDT
Women CEOs Judged More Harshly Than Men for Corporate Ethical Failures
American Psychological Association (APA)

People are less likely to support an organization after an ethical failure if the business is led by a woman, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association. However, organizations led by women endure less negative backlash for competence failures than those headed by men.

   
Released: 24-Oct-2019 4:30 AM EDT
Young mums more likely to have kids with ADHD
University of South Australia

Young mothers have a greater chance of having a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) according to new research from the University of South Australia. Exploring the genetic relationship between female reproductive traits and key psychiatric disorders, it found that the genetic risk of ADHD in children was strongly associated with early maternal age at first birth, particular for women younger than 20.

   
18-Oct-2019 1:55 PM EDT
Brain Studies Show Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Gulf War Illness are Distinct Conditions
Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University

Gulf War Illness (GWI) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) share symptoms of disabling fatigue, pain, systemic hyperalgesia (tenderness), negative emotion, sleep and cognitive dysfunction that are made worse after mild exertion (postexertional malaise). Now, neuroscientists at Georgetown University Medical Center have evidence, derived from human brain studies, that GWI and CFS are two distinct disorders that affect the brain in opposing ways.

Released: 23-Oct-2019 1:05 PM EDT
study shows overall time on social media is not related to teen anxiety and depression
Brigham Young University

The amount of time teenagers spend on social networking sites has risen 62.5 percent since 2012 and continues to grow. Just last year, the average time teenagers spent on social media was estimated as 2.6 hours per day.

   


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