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New research suggests that those with bipolar I and a history of migraines should avoid taking lithium
A new study in Brain and Behavior has unraveled the relationship between migraines, bipolar disorder, and patient outcomes. Nicole Sekula and colleagues conducted an 11-year longitudinal study demonstrating that those with bipolar disorder and migraines experienced worse symptoms of depression, mania, and a diminished quality of life on average. In addition, if those individuals were also prescribed lithium, their symptoms of mania were worse than those with migraines not taking lithium.
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New study links high testosterone levels in women to reduced immune responses
New research has uncovered a relationship between hormone levels in women and the production of antibodies in response to hepatitis B vaccination. The study, recently published in Adaptive Human Behavior and Physiology, found negative associations between testosterone and immune responses, and positive associations between estradiol and immune responses.
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New window into brain’s computational function
The function of the human brain is exceptional, driving all aspects of our thoughts and creativity. Yet the part of the human brain – the neocortex – responsible for such cognitive functions has a similar overall structure to other mammals.
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How To Fall Asleep Quickly and Get a Good Night's Sleep? What You Need to Know to Overcome Insomnia: Ways and Techniques from A Sleep Therapist
Sleep and wake patterns determine the quality of life; the more attentive a person is to them, the better they feel. Unfortunately, it is not so easy to comply with it. According to sleephealth.org, in 2022, 70 percent of Americans complained of problems falling asleep. The situation is similar in other countries: surveys show that going to bed causes difficulties for every third adult.
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The Curious Case of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
Some 40 years after “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” was first published in 1866, accounts of hallucinations similar to those described by Lewis Carroll began to appear in the medical literature. In 1904, William Spratling, one of the first American epileptologists, published case studies of several patients for whom “everything looked bigger” just before their seizures; three years later, in 1907, the great British neurologist William Gowers also reported epilepsy patients who perceived objects to look “twice their size” during the...
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New research suggests psychedelic drugs can be almost as life altering as near-death experiences
Occasionally, people who suffer intense turmoil and trauma undergo a profound change. They feel a new sense of wellbeing, purpose and appreciation of life. Their relationships become more authentic and intimate. They feel as if they’ve woken up and are living in a more intense way.
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Dark personality traits linked to a greater desire to enhance oneself using technological methods
People with dark personality traits are more likely to want to enhance their brain power with futuristic technologies, according to new research published in the Journal of Cognitive Enhancement. “Enhancement of human abilities has been a prominent topic throughout human history, but has received little attention from psychological research,” said study author Elena Schönthaler of the University of Graz.
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Science Confirms the Obvious: Ten Studies That Make You Say "Duh"
Sometimes it takes long, hard study to pin down what we thought we knew all along—and to reveal surprising findings beneath the surface of common sense. People drive poorly when talking on their cellphone? The elderly prefer happy memories over sad ones? Shocking!
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The big idea: should we drop the distinction between mental and physical health?
A few months ago, I was infected by coronavirus and my first symptoms were bodily. But as the sore throat and cough receded, I was left feeling gloomy, lethargic and brain-foggy for about a week. An infection of my body had morphed into a short-lived experience of depressive and cognitive symptoms – there was no clear-cut distinction between my physical and mental health.
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Brain imaging study suggests that interactions with other cultures can reverse racial ingroup biases in empathy
A brain imaging study published in the journal Neuropsychologia has found evidence that experiences with other cultures might reverse racial ingroup biases in empathy. The findings revealed that White students who had spent extended time in China showed stronger neural responses to pain expressions on Asian faces compared to White faces.
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A simple verbal hint can alter a person's visual perception, especially if they are highly suggestible
New psychology research shows just how easy it is to sway a person’s perceptual judgments, leading them to think they see something that is not there. According to the findings, a short verbal statement can alter a person’s visual perception, especially if they are more susceptible to social influence. The findings were published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance.
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Scientists Finally Provide Relief For Depression By Locating Exact Target for Deep Brain Stimulation
Although it was a small study on 10 patients, researchers at the University of Texas Health–Houston were able to achieve something long out of reach, locating the G-spot where brain stimulators can make a real difference for depression patients.
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Can you switch off and move on from your bad habits?
Possessing bad habits in our hectic daily life is not new in the modern world. In our stressful and competitive energy, we often tend to attach ourselves to certain activities which eventually overpower us, blooming into bad habits from which we find challenging to drift away. Imagine one day consulting a doctor regarding switching off your bad habit of smoking.
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Neuroimaging study finds people who exercise more display an elevated brain response to reward
New research published in the journal Biological Psychology revealed that people who exercise more show increased brain activity when receiving an unexpected reward, specifically in the right medial orbitofrontal cortex. These findings may suggest that regular exercise alters the reward-circuit function, potentially reinforcing exercise behavior.
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Gaming does not appear harmful to mental health, unless the gamer can't stop
Societies may tremble when a hot new video game is released, but the hours spent playing popular video games do not appear to be damaging players' mental health, according to the largest-ever survey of nearly 40,000 gamers and their gaming habits, which was conducted over six weeks by a team from Oxford's Internet Institute.
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Our DNA Could Affect the Potency of Psychedelics in the Brain
A new study has identified that variation in genes coding for key receptors in our brains may alter the potency of psychedelic drugs. The research suggests that our genetics should be a factor in future clinical trials of these drugs’ therapeutic potential.
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Gaming time has no link with levels of well-being, study finds
A study of 39,000 video gamers has found "little to no evidence" time spent playing affects their wellbeing. The average player would have to play for 10 hours more than usual per day to notice any difference, it found. And the reasons for playing were far more likely to have an impact.
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Scientists Reveal Which Brain Regions Regulate Movement
Movement is much more complicated than you might think. Any one activity, whether it's opening your mouth to speak or running a marathon, involves complicated interactions in our brains. This complexity means that there’s still much about movement that scientists struggle to understand.
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Audiobooks or Reading? To Our Brains, It Doesn’t Matter
Stories stimulate the brain in the same way, regardless of whether they're read or heard.
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Political correctness can lead to cognitive exhaustion, according to new research
Political correctness in the workplace is a prominent and controversial topic in the United States. But surprisingly little research has examined the consequences of engaging in self-censorship to avoid marginalizing or offending others.
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