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May , 2024
Ancient viral sequences in the human genome may contribute to psychiatric disorder susceptibility
Tag: Depression

Ancient viral sequences in the human genome may contribute to psychiatric disorder susceptibility

New research led by King’s College London has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. Published in Nature Communications, the study was part-funded by the National Institute for Health and Care […]

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May , 2024
Study reveals reduced stress and improved mood
Tag: Depression

Study reveals reduced stress and improved mood

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition, researchers at Northumbria University, UK, explored the association between adherence to a ketogenic diet and various aspects of mental health, such as calmness, contentedness, alertness, and emotional well-being, in the general healthy population. Study: Ketogenic diet has a positive association with mental and emotional well-being in […]

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May , 2024
Cannabis might dampen the pain, but amplify the psychosis!
Tag: Depression

Cannabis might dampen the pain, but amplify the psychosis!

In a recent study published in the journal Psychiatry Research Case Reports, researchers present the case of a 27-year-old African American woman with a history of schizoaffective disorder suffering from fibromyalgia, a neurological condition characterized by chronic pain. The woman reported self-medicating with potent, dispensary-procured cannabis in gradually increasing dosages to suppress her pain, but […]

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Apr , 2024
Insights on the downsides of late-night screen time and health benefits of digital detox
Tag: Depression

Insights on the downsides of late-night screen time and health benefits of digital detox

According to a YouGov study on sleep, 87% of Britons say they look at their phone or tablet within an hour before going to bed, with 25% claiming they look at their phone immediately before going to sleep. On top of this, 74% of people say they keep their phones in the bedroom at night.  […]

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Apr , 2024
Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD
Tag: Depression

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intrusive thoughts, changes in mood, and other symptoms after exposure to trauma can greatly impact a person’s quality of life. About 6 percent of people who experience trauma develop the disorder, but scientists don’t yet understand the neurobiology underlying PTSD.  Now, a new genetic study of more than 1.2 million […]

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Apr , 2024
Gut-friendly psychobiotics could brighten moods and fight depression
Tag: Depression

Gut-friendly psychobiotics could brighten moods and fight depression

In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers investigated the psychobiotic treatment of depression by restoring microbial balance and regulating the microbiome-gut-brain (MGB) axis. Depression is a global health concern that causes pain, lost productivity, higher healthcare expenditures, and a high risk of suicide. Dysbiosis, a disruption in gut microbiome homeostasis, can affect […]

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Apr , 2024
Exercise reduces long-term COVID symptoms in young women
Tag: Depression

Exercise reduces long-term COVID symptoms in young women

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the effects of physical activity (PA) on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms among young females. The protective role of PA against several respiratory infections is well established. Regular PA augments immune function and reduces the risk of acute respiratory infections. Conversely, a sedentary […]

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Mar , 2024
Non-invasive brain stimulation can change specific brain mechanism linked to human behavior
Tag: Depression

Non-invasive brain stimulation can change specific brain mechanism linked to human behavior

For the first time, researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities showed that non-invasive brain stimulation can change a specific brain mechanism that is directly related to human behavior. This is a major step forward for discovering new therapies to treat brain disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease. The study […]

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Mar , 2024
SLU study examines the relationship between adversity, psychiatric and cognitive decline
Tag: Depression

SLU study examines the relationship between adversity, psychiatric and cognitive decline

Saint Louis University associate professor of health management and policy in the College for Public Health and Social Justice, SangNam Ahn, Ph.D., recently published a paper in Journal of Clinical Psychology that examines the relationship between childhood adversity, and psychiatric decline as well as adult adversity and psychiatric and cognitive decline. His team discovered that […]

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Mar , 2024
Loneliness negatively affects the physical health of older adults
Tag: Depression

Loneliness negatively affects the physical health of older adults

The loneliness often experienced by older people in our society has a negative effect on their physical health, according to researchers from Amsterdam UMC and the University of Glasgow. Emiel Hoogendijk, epidemiologist at Amsterdam Public Health, analyzed research results from more than 130 studies and found that loneliness led to an increase in physical frailty, […]
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