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Study provides deeper insight into cannabis use in adolescence and detrimental long-term outcomes

How an adolescent uses marijuana, in particular a pattern of escalating use, may make an adolescent more prone to higher rates of depression and lower educational accomplishments by the time they reach adulthood.

25 Jul 2017

Predictable childhoods could be key to preventing adult obesity, says FSU researcher

People who experience unpredictable childhoods due to issues such as divorce, crime or frequent moves face a higher risk of becoming obese as adults, according to a new study by a Florida State University researcher.

24 Jul 2017

Prototype app helps children with chronic diseases develop proper medication habits

As many as 19 million U.S. children suffer from at least one chronic medical condition such as ADD/ADHD, asthma, or depression. Building a habit of strict medication adherence from a young age is crucial for preventing lifelong negative health consequences.

24 Jul 2017

Higher levels of neuroticism may reduce risk of death for some individuals

Data from a longitudinal study of over 500,000 people in the United Kingdom indicate that having higher levels of the personality trait neuroticism may reduce the risk of death for individuals who report being in fair or poor health.

24 Jul 2017

Individual’s awareness of aging fluctuates over time in response to everyday experiences

A study of older adults finds an individual's awareness of aging is not as static as previously thought, and that day-to-day experiences and one's attitude toward aging can affect an individual's awareness of age-related change (AARC) - and how that awareness affects one's mood.

21 Jul 2017

Research reveals differences in brain structure between boys and girls with antisocial behavior

The causes of severe antisocial behavior may differ between boys and girls, which could pave the way for new sex-specific treatments, according to a major new study published today.

21 Jul 2017

Parents have substantial role in curbing drinking habits of adolescents

Fewer Australian teenagers are drinking alcohol but more needs to be done to curb the drinking habits of Aussie students, based on the findings of the latest study by Adelaide researchers.

20 Jul 2017

People who think they are less active than peers more likely to have shorter lifespan

Would you say that you are physically more active, less active, or about equally active as other people your age? Your answer might be linked to your risk of premature death decades from now - no matter how physically active you actually are, according to research by Stanford scholars Octavia Zahrt and Alia Crum.

20 Jul 2017

Study reveals existence of neural synchrony between two people involved in a conversation

The rhythms of brainwaves between two people taking part in a conversation begin to match each other. This is the conclusion of a study published in the magazine Scientific Reports, led by the Basque research center BCBL.

20 Jul 2017

Study opens up new avenues to understanding complex experience of hearing voices

When people hear voices, it is whether those voices fit or are at odds with their life goals and values that governs whether they find them distressing.

19 Jul 2017

Harvard scientists gain new insights into brain networks involved in remembering, planning

Harvard scientists have gained new insights into how the brain networks important for thought and remembering are organized in individual people, bringing the notion of using brain scans to help personalize medical treatments one step closer to reality.

19 Jul 2017

Study explores reasons for higher risk of depression in some women

It's no secret that the risk of depression increases for women when their hormones are fluctuating. Especially vulnerable times include the menopause transition and onset of postmenopause.

19 Jul 2017

New review reveals dire effects of heavy alcohol use during adolescence on the brain

What would a celebration be without alcohol, whether we are talking about a private or professional event? Drinking alcohol, is a well-engrained and long-standing social habit in many countries around the world, even though the fact that alcohol has an impact on one's health is largely established, especially when it comes to heavy drinking.

18 Jul 2017

Fake pictures go undetected by most people says new study

A new unique study from the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom looked at a group of participants and asked them to detect digitally manipulated fake images. They found that one third of the fake and altered images went undetected by most participants. The study entitled “Can people identify original and manipulated photos of real-world scenes?” was published in the journal Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications.

18 Jul 2017

Adding estrogen in the brain may improve health in obese menopausal women

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found that adding estrogen in the brain may improve health in obese females after menopause.

18 Jul 2017

Young people with depression have elevated risk for cannabis use disorder at age 18

A study looking at the cumulative effects of depression in youth, found that young people with chronic or severe forms of depression were at elevated risk for developing a problem with cannabis in later adolescence.

18 Jul 2017

Subjective well-being can influence physical health

A new review indicates that subjective well-being—factors such as life satisfaction and enjoyment of life—can influence physical health. The review's investigators also examine why this is so and conditions where it is most likely to occur.

17 Jul 2017

ASU-TGen researchers find source of altered ANK1 gene expression linked to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers led by Arizona State University and the Translational Genomics Research Institute have identified altered expression of a gene called ANK1, which only recently has been associated with memory robbing Alzheimer's disease, in specific cells in the brain.

14 Jul 2017

Attractiveness of partner can be driving force behind women's dieting motivations, FSU research finds

In today's appearance-driven world, body image can be a powerful influence on our choices and behaviors, especially related to dieting.

14 Jul 2017

Traumatic childhood can lead to higher levels of health service use throughout adult life

Experiencing physical, sexual or emotional abuse as a child, or other stresses such as living in a household affected by domestic violence, substance abuse or mental illness, can lead to higher levels of health service use throughout adulthood.

13 Jul 2017

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Study provides deeper insight into cannabis use in adolescence and detrimental long-term outcomes

Predictable childhoods could be key to preventing adult obesity, says FSU researcher

Prototype app helps children with chronic diseases develop proper medication habits

Higher levels of neuroticism may reduce risk of death for some individuals

Individual’s awareness of aging fluctuates over time in response to everyday experiences

Research reveals differences in brain structure between boys and girls with antisocial behavior

Parents have substantial role in curbing drinking habits of adolescents

People who think they are less active than peers more likely to have shorter lifespan

Study reveals existence of neural synchrony between two people involved in a conversation

Study opens up new avenues to understanding complex experience of hearing voices

Harvard scientists gain new insights into brain networks involved in remembering, planning

Study explores reasons for higher risk of depression in some women

New review reveals dire effects of heavy alcohol use during adolescence on the brain

Fake pictures go undetected by most people says new study

Adding estrogen in the brain may improve health in obese menopausal women

Young people with depression have elevated risk for cannabis use disorder at age 18

Subjective well-being can influence physical health

ASU-TGen researchers find source of altered ANK1 gene expression linked to Alzheimer's disease

Attractiveness of partner can be driving force behind women's dieting motivations, FSU research finds

Traumatic childhood can lead to higher levels of health service use throughout adult life

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