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For people who speak many languages, there's something special about their native tongue

For people who speak many languages, there's something special about their native tongue

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study of people who speak many languages has found that there is something special about how the brain processes the

For people who speak many languages, there's something special about their native tongue

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study of people who speak many languages has found that there is something special about how the brain processes the
Why losing a parent when you're a young adult is so hard

Why losing a parent when you're a young adult is so hard

by John Frederick Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Inzmam Khan from PexelsLosing a parent isnever easy. Although the grief of parentally bereaved children and adolescents iswidely reco

Why losing a parent when you're a young adult is so hard

by John Frederick Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Inzmam Khan from PexelsLosing a parent isnever easy. Although the grief of parentally bereaved children and adolescents iswidely reco
Growth hormone found to influence regulation of anxiety via a specific group of neurons

Growth hormone found to influence regulation of anxiety via a specific group of neurons

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe study showed that growth hormone modifies synapses and structurally alters the neurons that secrete somatostatin. Credit: WikipediaGrowth hormone (GH) acts on

Growth hormone found to influence regulation of anxiety via a specific group of neurons

by Maria Fernanda Ziegler,FAPESPThe study showed that growth hormone modifies synapses and structurally alters the neurons that secrete somatostatin. Credit: WikipediaGrowth hormone (GH) acts on
Coming off antidepressants can trigger emotional and social difficulties alongside physical withdrawal symptoms

Coming off antidepressants can trigger emotional and social difficulties alongside physical withdrawal symptoms

by University of BathThematic map. Credit:Health Expectations(2024). DOI: 10.1111/hex.13966Coming off antidepressants is known to trigger physical symptoms, such as restlessness, fati

Coming off antidepressants can trigger emotional and social difficulties alongside physical withdrawal symptoms

by University of BathThematic map. Credit:Health Expectations(2024). DOI: 10.1111/hex.13966Coming off antidepressants is known to trigger physical symptoms, such as restlessness, fati
Inflammatory signs for adolescent depression found to differ between boys and girls

Inflammatory signs for adolescent depression found to differ between boys and girls

by King's College LondonInteraction between the effects of biological sex and adolescent depression risk groups on interleukin (IL)-2 levels. **p < .005, Two-way ANOVA. LR = low-risk for d

Inflammatory signs for adolescent depression found to differ between boys and girls

by King's College LondonInteraction between the effects of biological sex and adolescent depression risk groups on interleukin (IL)-2 levels. **p < .005, Two-way ANOVA. LR = low-risk for d
Brain imaging identifies biomarkers of mental illness

Brain imaging identifies biomarkers of mental illness

byElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch and treatment of psychiatric disorders are stymied by a lack of biomarkers—objective biological or physiological markers that can help diagnose, track

Brain imaging identifies biomarkers of mental illness

byElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch and treatment of psychiatric disorders are stymied by a lack of biomarkers—objective biological or physiological markers that can help diagnose, track
Existential uncertainty: How it affects your mind—and what you can do about it

Existential uncertainty: How it affects your mind—and what you can do about it

by Dusana Dorjee,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith near-constant headlines discussing the devastating crises humanity is currently facing —fromclimate changetopolit

Existential uncertainty: How it affects your mind—and what you can do about it

by Dusana Dorjee,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith near-constant headlines discussing the devastating crises humanity is currently facing —fromclimate changetopolit
Elon Musk says ketamine can get you out of a 'negative frame of mind'—what does the research say?

Elon Musk says ketamine can get you out of a 'negative frame of mind'—what does the research say?

by Julaine Allan,The ConversationOne 10 ml vial of 1000 mg ketamine. Credit: Psychonaught/WikipediaX owner Elon Muskrecently describedusing small amounts of ketamine "once every

Elon Musk says ketamine can get you out of a 'negative frame of mind'—what does the research say?

by Julaine Allan,The ConversationOne 10 ml vial of 1000 mg ketamine. Credit: Psychonaught/WikipediaX owner Elon Muskrecently describedusing small amounts of ketamine "once every
Multiple instruments can best assess transcranial magnetic stimulation success

Multiple instruments can best assess transcranial magnetic stimulation success

by Lori SolomonSymptom burden during repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) may be most accurately assessed through the use of multiple instr

Multiple instruments can best assess transcranial magnetic stimulation success

by Lori SolomonSymptom burden during repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) may be most accurately assessed through the use of multiple instr
Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, study shows

Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, study shows

byUniversity of EdinburghGenetic relationships between ten neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02649-8Scientists

Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, study shows

byUniversity of EdinburghGenetic relationships between ten neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02649-8Scientists
Running style may be linked to personality type, study suggests

Running style may be linked to personality type, study suggests

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of human biomechanics specialists at Volodalen SportLab, has found evidence that suggests running style may be related to personality type.

Running style may be linked to personality type, study suggests

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA team of human biomechanics specialists at Volodalen SportLab, has found evidence that suggests running style may be related to personality type.
Study finds link between cortisol and social support in couples

Study finds link between cortisol and social support in couples

by Shawn Ammann,Binghamton UniversityCredit: Vera Arsic from PexelsCouples feel more understood and cared for when their partners show positive support skills—and it's evidenced by levels of

Study finds link between cortisol and social support in couples

by Shawn Ammann,Binghamton UniversityCredit: Vera Arsic from PexelsCouples feel more understood and cared for when their partners show positive support skills—and it's evidenced by levels of