Home » Archives by category » Psychology news (Page 451)

What’s the link between anxiety and shortness of breath?

Shortness of breath is one possible symptom of anxiety. In this article, we look at why anxiety causes this symptom, how to tell whether it is the cause, and treatments.

Common symptoms of depression: What to know

Depression is a common and serious mental health condition. In this article, learn about 13 of the common symptoms, which include irritability and persistent feelings of sadness.

Scientists find possible treatment for muscle contractures in childhood paralysis

In mice, the drug bortezomib preserved muscle growth and prevented loss of elbow and shoulder motion in conditions resembling cerebral palsy and newborn brachial plexus injury, the most common causes of childhood paralysis.

When money is scarce, biased behavior happens faster

Discrimination may happen faster than the blink of an eye, especially during periods of economic scarcity, according to a new study.

Could hair analysis diagnose schizophrenia?

A new study links higher brain levels of hydrogen sulfide to a subtype of schizophrenia and proposes hair levels of a related enzyme as a biomarker.

Significantly fewer pregnant women take antidepressants

A pregnancy is not always a happy event and as many as 10-15% of pregnant women in Denmark have depressive symptoms. A new study now shows a significant decrease in the use of antidepressants by pregnant women — with consumption falling by more than 3…

Can’t stop putting your hand in the candy dish? Scientists may have found why

In the course of their study, the scientists tried to control impulsivity. Their results are surprising.

Faith, truth and forgiveness: How your brain processes abstract thoughts

Researchers have leveraged machine learning to interpret human brain scans, allowing the team to uncover the regions of the brain behind how abstract concepts, like justice, ethics and consciousness, form.

Which came first: Brain size or drinking propensity?

Contrary to the belief that drinking can literally shrink one’s brain, a new study that includes researchers suggests that a small brain might be a risk factor for heavier alcohol consumption.

Study underscores changes in brain structure, function in long-duration space missions

New study demonstrates for the first time that changes in cognitive performance correlate with changes in brain structure in NASA astronauts following spaceflight.