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12/27/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Adults enjoy coloring too: The mental health benefits from the exercise are similar to those of mindfulness
Children are not the only ones who enjoy coloring books. A study finds that adult coloring books provide mental health benefits, such as decreasing symptoms of depression and anxiety. A team of researchers from the University of Otago in New Zealand examined whether adult coloring books can improve mental health. For the study, they analyzed […]
12/09/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Stress compromises your judgement: Study shows it often leads to risky decisions
Stress can compromise your decisions. A team of researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) identified the area in the brain that is responsible for bad decision making as it becomes impaired under stress. The study was derived from another analysis carried out by the same team in 2015. They discovered that the brain […]
11/15/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Pregnant women can reduce their risk of post-partum depression by half with probiotics
A new study suggests that probiotics can reduce the risk of postpartum depression in pregnant women by about 50 percent, according to a report by NutraIngredients-USA.com. Researchers at the University of Auckland and the University of Otago analyzed the relationship between Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 and postpartum depression and anxiety in women. They conducted an experiment […]
11/13/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Healthy gut found to reduce effects of trauma: Study explains the link between the gut microbiome and PTSD
A new study found that a healthy gut can lessen the effects of trauma, as reported by Science Daily. Researchers from Stellenbosch University analyzed the relationship of gut microbiome and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They compared the gut microbiomes of 18 individuals with PTSD to 12 people who also experienced trauma, but did not develop PSTD. […]
11/10/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Well, that’s depressing: Mental illness proven to increase risk of early death
A new study proves that mental illness, particularly depression, increases the risk of premature death, as reported by the Science Daily. “There is less stigma associated with depression, better treatments are available, but depression’s link to mortality still persists,” said Stephen Gilman of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. […]
11/09/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
How well do you resist temptation? Researchers explore why some people have more self-control than others
Have you ever had the urge to do something that you should not, like wanting to eat junk food when you are on a diet? Even though everyone is vulnerable to temptation, some people just seem to have more self-control. Fortunately, a new study from the University of Miami has uncovered why some people can resist […]
11/06/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
“Magic mushrooms” may “reboot” the brain, relieving depression, according to new study
A new study finds that psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” may restart the brain and relieve depression, as reported by The Daily Mail. Researchers from the Imperial College London studied 20 participants with depression, all of whom were unresponsive to traditional antidepressants. They recruited participants from this group to take psilocybin; 19 out […]
10/31/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Are you a daydreamer? A new study says that means you’re extra smart and creative
Do you find your mind wandering at work? New research reveals that daydreaming is not actually bad; instead it is a sign that you are smart and creative, as reported by the Science Daily. “People tend to think of mind wandering as something that is bad. You try to pay attention and you can’t,” said […]
10/20/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Don’t forget the tunes in the bedroom; study shows “sexy” songs enhance your sense of touch
Listening to songs has been proven to affect the way we feel. A new study discovered that listening to “sexy” songs can enhance people’s sense of touch. The researchers found that the relationship between music and the sense of touch may have affected our evolution as a species, as song choices brought certain individuals together to mate. The […]
10/17/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
If someone calls you “bird brain” it may be a compliment: Researchers found that pigeons are better at multitasking than humans
Although pigeons have the brain of a bird, ironically, they are not exactly “bird-brained.” A recent research discovers that pigeons can multitask as fast as humans, and even faster in some situations, as reported by Science Daily. The study, published in the journal Current Biology, finds that pigeons are great in multitasking because their tiny brains […]
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