2009 January | Psych Central News

Teen Smokers Risk Adult Depression

Friday, January 30th, 2009

A new study discovers teenagers who smoke could be setting themselves up for depression later in life. Psychology Professor Carlos Bolanos and a team of researchers from Florida ...

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Motor Effects of Parkinson’s Explored

Friday, January 30th, 2009

People with Parkinson's disease commonly suffer a slowing or freezing of movement caused by the death of neurons that make dopamine, a key chemical that allows ...

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New Clues on Alzheimer’s

Friday, January 30th, 2009

How are neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's initiated, and why is age the major risk factor? A recent study of a protein called MOCA (Modifier of Cell ...

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Help for College Drinkers

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

The college years are a time when many experiment with alcohol. For drinkers concerned that their alcohol use might be spiraling out of control, a personalized self-help ...

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Lexapro and Zoloft Top Treatments for Depression

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

In a new meta-analysis published today, Lexapro (escitalopram) and Zoloft (sertraline) were found to be the most effective and best tolerated antidepressants available. The study, published in ...

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Fertility Treatments Not Influenced By Mood

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Anxiety and depression before and during fertility treatment does not affect the likelihood of a woman becoming pregnant or of her canceling her treatment. The surprising revelation ...

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Omega-3s for Menopausal Depression

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

A new study from Quebec suggests omega-3 fatty acids ease psychological distress and depressive symptoms often suffered by menopausal and perimenopausal women. The study, by researchers at Universite ...

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Study Confirms Memories Change Over Time

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

A new brain imaging study illustrates what happens to memories as time goes by. The study shows that distinct brain structures are involved in recalling recent and ...

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Stress Disrupts Thinking But Brain Is Resilient

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

A brain neuroimaging study on stressed-out students suggests that male humans, like male rats, don't do their most agile thinking under stress. The findings, published ...

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Diabetes Increases Alzheimer’s Risk

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Researchers have discovered diabetics have a significantly greater risk of developing Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The findings emanate from a study of twins ...

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