Our Appreciation of Music could be influenced by Our Genes
Music is central to human emotion and culture. Does our ability to enjoy music have a biological basis? A genetic twin study, published in Nature Communications,…
Psychology
Seeing Art can improve Wellness by providing Purpose to Life
The simple act of looking at a piece of visual art can boost your wellbeing, a new research study has found, and this benefit can…
Researchers find an unexpected Method to Calm the Nervous Mind
Generalized anxiety disorder affects millions, often trapping sufferers in cycles of fear and isolation that conventional medications barely relieve. At UCSF, neuroscientist Jennifer Mitchell is…
Causes of Despair and Anxiety that lead to a Lack of Confidence
Researchers at UCL have uncovered why individuals who experience anxiety and depression often struggle with persistent low self-belief in their abilities. A new study, published…
Chronic Disease Combinations may Double the Chance of Depression
People with multiple long-term physical health conditions are at a significantly greater risk of developing depression, a study shows. Researchers found that some combinations of…
People with difficult-to-treat Depression benefit from Mindfulness Training
Mindfulness-based therapy can offer significant relief for individuals who are still depressed after receiving treatment, according to a new clinical trial. Researchers hope their findings,…
Why Listening could be the most Effective Medicine
In a health system where speed often replaces empathy, researchers highlight the life-changing power of listening. Beyond simple questions, values-driven listening—marked by presence, curiosity, and…
Instant Friendships and their Astonishing Brain Chemistry
UC Berkeley scientists found oxytocin is key for quickly forming strong friendships, but less critical for mate bonds. In prairie voles, a lack of oxytocin…
Biological Indicators for Teen Depression
Using a novel lab method they developed, McGill University researchers have identified nine molecules in the blood that were elevated in teens diagnosed with depression.…
Before Birth, Tiny Microorganisms may Covertly Rewire the Brain
MSU researchers discovered that microbes begin shaping the brain while still in the womb, influencing neurons in a region critical for stress and social behavior.…
Uncovering a Connection between Personality Traits and Mental Health
Common mental health conditions are more closely related to people’s personalities than previously thought, a study suggests. Personality traits explain about a quarter of the…
Adolescent Behavior is influenced by Early Education
Researchers explored the long-term effects of preschool expansion in Japan in the 1960s, revealing significant reductions in risky behaviors amongst teenagers. By analyzing regional differences…
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