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Scientists reverse anxiety by fixing a tiny brain circuit
5+ hour, 15+ min ago (659+ words) Scientists have identified a specific brain circuit that appears to play a major role in anxiety, depression-like behaviors, and social withdrawal. Even more striking, they found that restoring balance within this circuit was enough to reverse several of these behaviors…...
New depression treatment targets the immune system instead of the brain
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (330+ words) A surprising new approach to depression treatment is showing early promise " not by targeting brain chemicals, but by calming the immune system. In a small clinical trial, researchers found that an anti-inflammatory drug normally used for rheumatoid arthritis appeared to…...
Scientists find hidden brain nutrient deficit that may fuel anxiety
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1137+ words) People with anxiety disorders may share a measurable change in brain chemistry involving choline, an essential nutrient tied to memory, mood, cell structure, and nerve signaling. Research from UC Davis Health found that people diagnosed with anxiety disorders had lower…...
Brain scans may finally end the guesswork in depression treatment
5+ mon, 2+ hour ago (249+ words) Testing a Traditional Remedy Against a Standard Antidepressant Participants were divided into two groups. One group received Yueju Pill, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, along with a placebo for escitalopram. The second group received escitalopram, a commonly prescribed antidepressant, along…...
Anxiety and insomnia linked to sharp drops in key immune cells
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (103+ words) Anxiety disorder and insomnia are both known to interfere with healthy immune activity. With these conditions becoming more common, researchers in Saudi Arabia investigated how they relate to NK cell levels in young female students. Their findings were published in…...
Scientists find brain circuit that traps alcohol users in the vicious cycle of addiction
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (612+ words) What drives someone to keep drinking alcohol even when it harms their health, relationships, and overall wellbeing? A new study from Scripps Research offers an intriguing clue: a small brain region near the midline appears to be deeply involved in…...
Harvard scientists link gut bacteria to depression through hidden inflammation trigger
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (842+ words) Scientists have increasingly recognized that the gut microbiome plays an important role in overall health, including the brain. However, researchers are still working to identify which specific bacteria are involved in disease and exactly how they influence the body. One…...
For the first time, scientists pinpoint the brain cells behind depression
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (498+ words) Researchers at Mc Gill University and the Douglas Institute have discovered that two distinct types of brain cells function differently in people with depression. The findings, published in Nature Genetics, offer important clues that could lead to new treatments designed…...
Scientists find exercise rivals therapy for depression
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (328+ words) Regular physical activity may ease symptoms of depression about as effectively as psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review. When researchers compared exercise with antidepressant medication, they found similar benefits, although the certainty of that evidence was lower. Depression…...
Not all exercise boosts mental health " it's the why that matters most
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (553+ words) Research often points to exercise as a good way to boost mental health, but a recent study from the University of Georgia suggests that it's not just physical movement that affects mental health. It's how, where and why you exercise…...