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Researchers identify brain marker that indicates vulnerability to developing PTSD

Understanding one's susceptibility to developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is important.

1 Feb 2023

Tuning into a person's individual brainwave cycle boosts learning

Scientists have shown for the first time that briefly tuning into a person's individual brainwave cycle before they perform a learning task dramatically boosts the speed at which cognitive skills improve.

1 Feb 2023

Gay men prefer a more "straight-acting" gay man for high-status roles, study finds

Both gay men and heterosexual men prefer masculine-presenting men for high-status roles, according to a new study from the University of Sydney, leaving more feminine-presenting gay men disadvantaged and facing internal bias, prejudice and potential discrimination in the workplace, including in hiring practices and promotion opportunities.

31 Jan 2023

Poll: 13% of Americans aged 50 to 80 show signs of food addiction

Whether you call them comfort foods, highly processed foods, junk foods, empty calories or just some of Americans' favorite foods and drinks, a sizable percentage of older Americans have an unhealthy relationship with them, according to a new poll.

30 Jan 2023

People with lower literacy have greater mental health difficulties, research shows

People with poor literacy battle more mental health problems worldwide, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.

27 Jan 2023

Ospemifene and systemic hormone therapy improve vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms, study suggests

As women age, they are more susceptible to vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse because of vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA).

25 Jan 2023

Study explores how different clusters of cardiometabolic conditions increase dementia risk in older adults

People in the United States and England who have multiple cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes and high systolic blood pressure are more likely to develop dementia than their peers who are relatively healthy, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

24 Jan 2023

Brief exposure to diesel exhaust can affect human brain function

A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria has shown that common levels of traffic pollution can impair human brain function in only a matter of hours.

24 Jan 2023

Increased frequency of cannabis use may be placing bisexuals at greater risk of cannabis use disorder

Young people classified as bisexual not only use cannabis more frequently but also are more likely to use it to cope with mental health issues and for what researchers call experiential "enhancement."

23 Jan 2023

NFL has been slow to embrace mental health support for players

When Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field in the middle of the "Monday Night Football" game in Cincinnati on Jan. 2, Carrie Hastings, half a continent away, understood what she needed to do — and right away.

20 Jan 2023

USC researchers uncover the biggest influencer in the spread of fake news

USC researchers may have found the biggest influencer in the spread of fake news: social platforms' structure of rewarding users for habitually sharing information.

18 Jan 2023

Body dissatisfaction found to be primary cause of eating disorders

Eating disorders are stereotypically associated with adolescents and young adults. Growing evidence, however, suggests that these conditions can occur at any time during a woman's lifespan, including at midlife.

18 Jan 2023

Better management of emotions could help limit neurodegeneration

Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia.

16 Jan 2023

ADHD found to be more predictive of poor mental health outcomes in adults

Adults with high levels of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than adults with high levels of autistic traits, according to new research led by psychologists at the University of Bath in the UK.

16 Jan 2023

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Researchers identify brain marker that indicates vulnerability to developing PTSD

Tuning into a person's individual brainwave cycle boosts learning

Gay men prefer a more "straight-acting" gay man for high-status roles, study finds

Poll: 13% of Americans aged 50 to 80 show signs of food addiction

People with lower literacy have greater mental health difficulties, research shows

Ospemifene and systemic hormone therapy improve vulvovaginal atrophy symptoms, study suggests

Study explores how different clusters of cardiometabolic conditions increase dementia risk in older adults

Brief exposure to diesel exhaust can affect human brain function

Increased frequency of cannabis use may be placing bisexuals at greater risk of cannabis use disorder

NFL has been slow to embrace mental health support for players

USC researchers uncover the biggest influencer in the spread of fake news

Body dissatisfaction found to be primary cause of eating disorders

Better management of emotions could help limit neurodegeneration

ADHD found to be more predictive of poor mental health outcomes in adults

Environmental education programs may be well-suited for linguistically diverse children

Study sheds light on how an employee's hearing loss can impact their work experience

Researchers explore how people's brains react to language depending on the mood

Study shows the importance of social support in buffering genetic depression risk

Strong bonds with close social circles and extended groups associated with better mental health, wellbeing

Stress from everyday political news can negatively affect people's mental health and well-being

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