Closer Threats May Trigger More Primitive Fear in the Brain
If a perceived threat feels far away, people tend to engage the more problem-solving areas of the brain. But if the threat feels urgent and up-close, animal instincts take over,…
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Repeated Exposure to Stigma May Reduce Brain’s Reward Sensitivity
In a new study, researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) investigated how negative stereotype exposure over time may affect the brain’s sensitivity to rewards. The findings, published…
How Ritual Impacts the Brain To Help Ease Anxiety
In a new study, researchers from the University of Connecticut looked at how rituals such as weddings, birthday parties, annual parades and the like may play a role in reducing…
Mouse Study Reveals Brown Fat’s Role in Stress-Induced Inflammation
It is well-documented that acute psychological stress can lead to inflammation, but the mechanisms behind this reaction have remained unclear. Now in a new mouse study, Yale researchers reveal that…
Nearly Half of US Teens Stalked or Harassed by Partners
A new study suggests adolescent relationships often include being stalked or harassed by a partner. Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researchers discovered 48% of 12 to 18-year-olds who…
Tips on How to Have a Better Day During the Pandemic
It’s no surprise that people are feeling more stressed, anxious, lonely and depressed during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there are some people who are not just doing okay, but are…
Is ‘Mommy Brain’ A Real Thing?
“Mommy brain” is a long-held perception that mothers are more forgetful and less attentive. But a new study challenges that, showing that motherhood does not diminish attention. “In most studies,…
Walking Shelter Dogs May Ease Veterans’ PTSD Symptoms
The U.S. is home to more than 21 million military veterans, and 20 percent of them suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Moreover, it is estimated that 20 veterans die…
Study: LGBTQ Youth Bullied At Twice The Rate of Hetero Youth
A new U.S. survey finds that 91% of LGBTQ adolescents report at least one experience of bias-based bullying, more than double the estimates from previous studies of predominantly heterosexual youth….
Difficult to Stay Positive When Sleep Deprived
A new Norwegian study confirms something that many are unfortunately aware of, that sleeping less than normal impacts how we feel the next morning. Researchers systematically examined this observation reviewing…
