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Loneliness in midlife

Loneliness is a widespread condition. It can make people depressed and even physically ill. The psychologists Maike Luhmann and Louise C.

Brain images reveal first physical evidence that AA prayers reduce cravings

Members Alcoholics Anonymous who recited AA prayers after viewing drinking-related images reported less craving for alcohol after praying, according to a new study.

Depression is driven by networks of genes that span brain circuits, study suggests

Depression is a disorder that involves changes in coordinated networks of hundreds of genes across key brain circuits, according to a study. Researchers show through their work how tweaking gene networks can affect susceptibility to depression.

Depression is driven by networks of genes that span brain circuits, study suggests

Depression is a disorder that involves changes in coordinated networks of hundreds of genes across key brain circuits, according to a study. Researchers show through their work how tweaking gene networks can affect susceptibility to depression.

Depression is driven by networks of genes that span brain circuits, study suggests

Depression is a disorder that involves changes in coordinated networks of hundreds of genes across key brain circuits, according to a study. Researchers show through their work how tweaking gene networks can affect susceptibility to depression.

Brain cells that aid appetite control identified

Brain cells that play a crucial role in appetite and weight gain has been identified. They are known as NG2-glia cells.Although these cells exist within different parts of the brain, it is those found in a specific brain structure called the median emi…

‘Sixth sense’ protects drivers except when texting

A sixth sense protects distracted drivers when they are being absent minded or upset, but not when they are texting, a new study has found.

A new series of studies identifies an unknown psychological disorder: Maladaptive daydreaming

A new psychological disorder has been identified in a series of recently published studies – Maladaptive Maydreaming (MD).

PTSD linked to low levels of fat hormone

Individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) relive past traumas again and again, bound in a virtual prison of their memories.

Why you should never make a decision when you are hungry

A new study in rats demonstrates why making a decision when you are hungry is not a good idea. Ghrelin – a hormone released when we are ready for food – raises impulsivity.