Astrocytes Aid In Cognitive Development, Researchers Say
Researchers have identified the crucial role of astrocytes in closing the period of brain plasticity that follows birth, that aids in the development of sensory and cognitive faculties.
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Narcissism Is Important Risk Factor For Aggression And Violence, Researchers Say
A comprehensive review of 437 studies from around the world revealed that individuals with high levels of narcissism are prone to aggressive and violent behaviour, especially when they are provoked.
Stress Causes Premature Hair Greying And Can Be Reversed, New Study Finds
A new study showed that psychological stress causes greying of hair in people and natural hair color can be restored when stress is eliminated.
Stressful Workplace Poses Higher Risk Of Depression For Employees, Says Study
Researchers found that working long hours can be a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and poor management practices can pose a greater risk for depression.
Songs Stuck In Your Head Helps To Form Lasting Memories, New Study Reports
Earworms (having a song stuck in your head) play an important role in helping memories form, not only for the song, but also related life events like hanging out with friends.
Laughing Gas May Help Patients With Treatment-Resistant Depression, Study Suggests
Researchers found that a single, one-hour treatment that involves breathing in a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide significantly improved symptoms in people with treatment-resistant depression.
Children With Depression Are Prone To Poor Adult Health and Functioning, Study Finds
Depression in youth, between the ages of 10 and 24 years, is both a leading cause of stress and a possible risk factor for future diseases and impairment.
Scientists Find The Brain Areas That Choose To Find Information About Bad Possibilities
Researchers have identified the brain regions that are involved in the choice of whether or not a bad event is likely to occur.
Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier May Increase The Risk Of Schizophrenia, Researchers Say
In a new study researchers have hypothesized that if this barrier is compromised, it could cause inflammation in the brain, which may, in turn, trigger schizophrenia.
Impulsivity In Young Adults Relates To Multiple Psychiatric Disorders, Genetic Study Claims
An individual's genetic makeup may predispose them to engage in risky behavior and develop impulsive personality traits according to studies published in JNeurosci.
