A newly discovered human gene mutation appears to contribute both to unusual sleep patterns and to heightened rates of seasonal depression.
Date Posted: February 24, 2016
Categories: Depression, Sleep Disorders
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Our brains prioritize rewarding memories over others, and reinforce them by replaying them when we are at rest, according to new research from the University of California, Davis, Center for Neuroscience, published Feb. 11 in the journal Neuron.
Feb 23
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People prescribed anti-depressants should be aware they could be at increased risk of type 2 diabetes, say UK researchers.
Feb 22
Categories: Depression, Health / Illness / Medical Issues
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In girls, eating disorders are often linked with a mood disorder, but that’s not the case with eating disorders in boys, according to a new study.
Feb 22
Categories: Eating Disorders
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As shallow as it may be, most of us probably have the sneaking suspicion that we would be happier if we had more attractive facial features and a lither, more athletic body. We fork out cash on cosmetics, gym memberships and plastic surgery thanks ...
Feb 20
Categories: Self-Confidence, Self-Doubt, Self-Esteem, Self-Love
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Why does sleeping on it help? This is the question tackled by new research at the University of Bristol, which reveals how brain activity during sleep sorts through the huge number of experiences we encounter every day, filing only the important ...
Feb 20
Categories: Sleep Disorders
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Swimming great Ian Thorpe has revealed he has battled mental health issues since his teenage years as he opened up about his struggle with depression.
Feb 19
Categories: Depression
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Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are a group of highly inheritable behavioural disorders that pose major personal and public health concerns. Patients with ASDs have mild to severe communication difficulties, repetitive behaviour and social ...
Feb 18
Categories: Asperger's Syndrome, Autism spectrum disorders
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When a person full of negative energy enters a room occupied by an empath (highly sensitive person), the empath picks up on those feelings right away. The empath loses their grip on how they previously felt, giving it all up to understand and maybe ...
Feb 17
Categories: Positive Psychology
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We all know people who complain about everything, never see the good in anything, and think that sharing any sort of happiness will “jinx” whatever it is they secretly want. We also know that misery loves company. Therefore if you’re looking ...
Feb 17
Categories: Positive Psychology
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Always check your assumptions, be curious, suspend judgment and know when you’ve had enough.
Feb 16
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Do you know someone who always agrees, no matter what they really think?
Feb 16
Categories: Health Psychology
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Phobias and anxieties are best dealt with by facing them. It is not easy, but if done step-by-step most people can learn to deal with anxieties and fears, possibly even overcome them.
Feb 15
Categories: Anxiety, Fear
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Valentine’s Day is not always a candy coated day of love and romance. For many who've lost a loved one, suffered a break up or are on the brink of separation or divorce, this day is anything but sweet.
Feb 13
Categories: Other
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Poor physical fitness in middle age may be linked to a smaller brain size 20 years later, according to a study published in the February 10, 2016, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Feb 12
Categories: Aging & Geriatric Issues
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