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Loving parent-child relationships boost prosociality and mental health

A loving bond between parents and their children early in life significantly increases the child's tendency to be 'prosocial', and act with kindness and empathy towards others, research indicates.

9 Oct 2023

Psychedelics may increase neuroplasticity by promoting the remodeling of synaptic connections

Intrusive thoughts, involuntary repetition of undesirable gestures and behaviors combined with high anxiety... Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a disabling condition, affects around 2% of the population, regardless of age.

9 Oct 2023

Life satisfaction may not be a one-size-fits-all solution for cognitive health

Numerous studies have shown that leading a fulfilling and satisfying life may improve cognitive function by encouraging health-protective behaviors such as physical activity and reduced stress.

29 Sep 2023

Scores from common child behavior assessment tool may be skewed, research says

Scores from a commonly used measure of behavior problems in young children may be skewed depending on the primary language, education, and sex of the caregiver who fills out the survey, as well as the child's age and race, according to new research from the NIH's Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program.

29 Sep 2023

Meta-analysis reveals how the brain organizes language

Language is the most important tool for human communication and essential for life in our society. "Despite a great deal of neuroscientific research on the representation of language, little is known about the organization of language in the human brain.

29 Sep 2023

Turning the tap on healthier habits: Belgian schools trial DRINK program to swap soft drink for water

The DRINK program aims to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and increase tap water intake among Belgian schoolchildren through nutrition and sustainability-based interventions. Implemented in 168 schools, the long-term study will evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies in promoting healthier habits.

28 Sep 2023

Parental job stress linked to children's socioemotional development

Family mealtimes are important for parents and children as a space to communicate, socialize, and build attachment relationships.

28 Sep 2023

Study focuses on empowering minoritized patients with chronic pain to receive best care

A new study led by a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine researcher focuses on empowering minoritized patients with chronic back and other musculoskeletal pain to receive care best suited to their individual values and preferences.

28 Sep 2023

Greater PTSD symptoms lead to worse sexual functioning among midlife women

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been associated with a number of adverse mental and physical health outcomes. Little is known, however, regarding its impact on sexual functioning among midlife women.

27 Sep 2023

Study links physiologically assessed hot flashes with heightened systemic inflammation

Hot flashes have long been known to be linked to a number of adverse health effects. Emerging data suggests an association between them and cardiovascular disease.

27 Sep 2023

Internet-delivered CBT may help reduce depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis

Major depressive disorder affects up to 50% of all individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) at some point during their lifetime and can lead to lower quality of life, greater disease progression and higher mortality.

27 Sep 2023

Psychological causes and treatments for erectile dysfunction often overlooked, researchers say

Personality traits and mental health problems are among the factors linked to erectile dysfunction (ED), a condition that affects up to 80% of men over the age of 60.

27 Sep 2023

New software uncovers that myelin develops much slower after birth

A single brain is unfathomably complex. So brain researchers, whether they're looking at datasets built from 300,000 neurons in 81 mice or from MRIs of 1,200 young adults, are now dealing with so much information that they must also come up with new methods to comprehend it.

22 Sep 2023

Study finds links between individual temperament, physical activity, and sedentary behavior

Among women, the tendency to experience more negative emotions was associated with lower levels of physical activity, particularly during leisure time.

21 Sep 2023

Pandemic firearm buyers have higher rates of mental health problems, antisocial behavior, study finds

People who bought firearms during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic have much higher rates of recent suicidal thoughts, self-harm behaviors and intimate partner violence, compared with other firearm owners and people who do not own firearms, a new study suggests.

15 Sep 2023

Study examines what hinders and what promotes healthy sexual behaviors among university students

A study by the UOC in partnership with several Chilean universities examines the difficulties university students face regarding sexual health issues, and proposes specific measures to improve campaigns aimed at promoting healthy sexual behavior.

15 Sep 2023

New genetic test reveals a person’s predisposition to happiness

Your happiness levels aren't only based on external events. Genome testing can reveal how happy and optimistic you are predisposed to be. A leading testing expert reveals how variations of a key gene, CNR1, may have a significant impact on your level of happiness.

15 Sep 2023

Peer-led navigation program improves mental health outcomes for racially and ethnically minoritized veterans

Research scientists led by Johanne Eliacin, PhD, of the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) and Regenstrief Institute, have developed PARTNER-MH, an innovative, peer-led patient navigation program to support racially and ethnically minoritized veterans seeking mental healthcare, regardless of the types of mental health services needed or their mental health diagnoses.

14 Sep 2023

Researchers develop a ground-breaking method to predict survival after severe brain injury

Two graduate students from Western University have developed a ground-breaking method for predicting which intensive care unit (ICU) patients will survive a severe brain injury.

13 Sep 2023

Sedentary behavior linked to increased risk of dementia in adults over 60

Adults aged 60 and older who spend more time engaging in sedentary behaviors like sitting while watching TV or driving may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a new study by USC and University of Arizona researchers.

12 Sep 2023

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Loving parent-child relationships boost prosociality and mental health

Psychedelics may increase neuroplasticity by promoting the remodeling of synaptic connections

Life satisfaction may not be a one-size-fits-all solution for cognitive health

Scores from common child behavior assessment tool may be skewed, research says

Meta-analysis reveals how the brain organizes language

Turning the tap on healthier habits: Belgian schools trial DRINK program to swap soft drink for water

Parental job stress linked to children's socioemotional development

Study focuses on empowering minoritized patients with chronic pain to receive best care

Greater PTSD symptoms lead to worse sexual functioning among midlife women

Study links physiologically assessed hot flashes with heightened systemic inflammation

Internet-delivered CBT may help reduce depressive symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis

Psychological causes and treatments for erectile dysfunction often overlooked, researchers say

New software uncovers that myelin develops much slower after birth

Study finds links between individual temperament, physical activity, and sedentary behavior

Pandemic firearm buyers have higher rates of mental health problems, antisocial behavior, study finds

Study examines what hinders and what promotes healthy sexual behaviors among university students

New genetic test reveals a person’s predisposition to happiness

Peer-led navigation program improves mental health outcomes for racially and ethnically minoritized veterans

Researchers develop a ground-breaking method to predict survival after severe brain injury

Sedentary behavior linked to increased risk of dementia in adults over 60

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