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MENTAL HEALTH
Research shows how open-world games reduce stress in postgraduates
A studypublished in the Journal of Medical Internet Research has found that open-world video games can significantly improve relaxation and mental well-being among postgraduate students. Open-world games, known for their…
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Chemogenetic activation reveals male-female differences in stress resistance neural circuits
Subtle activation of a small subset of neurons in one region of the brain can make male mice resilient to, and even reverse, the detrimental effects of chronic stress. The same is true for female mice, but in a totally…
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Study reveals how sleep misalignment affects mood and mental health
Sleep schedules are often one of the first things that people choose to compromise in order to check everything off their to-do lists, especially with the end of the year approaching. But folks hoping for happy holidays should…
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Nutraceuticals: exploring potential benefits and challenges of an unregulated healthcare frontier
The neutraceutical market was valued at USD 540 billion in 2022 and is expected to almost double by 2030
Study: Nutraceuticals: a promising, yet unregulated Frontier in Healthcare. Image Credit: Light Stock/Shutterstock.com…
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Too much screen time harms preschoolers’ sleep, fueling attention, mood, and hyperactivity…
The research reveals a significant link between excessive screen time, poor sleep quality, increased hyperactivity, and emotional issues in preschoolers, with sleep quality playing a mediating role
Study: Screen time and…
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Personality testing reveals behavioral bias in LLMs
Most major large language models (LLMs) can quickly tell when they are being given a personality test and will tweak their responses to provide more socially desirable results-;a finding with implications for any study using…
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Blunted neural response to rewards predicts depression in teens
Novel research shows that a reduced neural response to receiving rewards in teens predicts the first onset of depression, but not anxiety or suicidality. This is independent of pre-existing depressive or anxiety symptoms, as…
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Study: Nearly 75% of Australian adolescents experience depression or anxiety
Almost three quarters of adolescents in Australia experience clinically significant depression or anxiety symptoms, with most being chronic, according to a new study. And preventive strategies outside our clinics are urgently…
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Research reveals how the brain processes fundamental learning calculations and social interactions
In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview, Dr. Munir Gunes Kutlu, Assistant Professor at Temple University's Center for Substance Abuse Research, unveils revolutionary findings about how our brains process fundamental…
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Insurance challenges are hurting access to mental health services
Although demand for mental health treatment remains high, administrative and financial barriers are preventing many psychologists from participating in insurance networks, according to the American Psychological Association's…
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