Researchers claim to have identified the cause of seasonal depression, after finding that patients with the disorder have high serotonin transporter protein levels in winter.
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Sexual preference for masculine men and feminine women is an urban habit
October 25, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
In a world of matinee idols and cover girls it’s easy to assume that humans want their men to be manly and their women womanly.
How to talk to kids about ebola
October 24, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
For kids, seeing alarming headlines without understanding the context of the disease, Ebola can seem like a looming and personal threat.
Can daydreaming enhance mental performance?
October 24, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Allowing the mind to wander may not be such a negative thing when it comes to working on complex mental tasks, suggests a new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience.
Pleasure of learning new words
October 24, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
From our very first years, we are intrinsically motivated to learn new words and their meanings. First language acquisition occurs within a permanent emotional interaction between parents and children. However, the exact mechanism behind the human driv…
Susceptibility for relapsing major depressive disorder can be calculated
October 24, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
The question if an individual will suffer from relapsing major depressive disorder is not de-termined by accident.
Expert recommendations for diagnosing pediatric acute onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS)
October 24, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
A panel of leading clinicians and researchers across various general and specialty pediatric fields developed a consensus statement recommending how to evaluate youngsters in whom neuropsychiatric…
Tai Chi may favorably affect the inflammatory system
October 24, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
A randomized controlled trial published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics indicates effects of a medictation techniqie, Tai Chi, on the inflammatory system.
Animal therapy reduces anxiety, loneliness symptoms in college students
October 24, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Animal-assisted therapy can reduce symptoms of anxiety and loneliness among college students, according to researchers at Georgia State University, Idaho State University and Savannah College of…
Reminiscing can help boost mental performance
October 23, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Engaging brain areas linked to so-called ‘off-task’ mental activities (such as mind-wandering and reminiscing) can actually boost performance on some challenging mental tasks, a new research led by a neuroscientist shows for the first.
