EXERCISE INCREASES LEVELS OF HUNGER PROMOTING ENDOCANNABINNOIDS, EVEN WHEN YOU’RE SLEEP DEPRIVED
A new study reports on how endocannabinoids are affected by sleep deprivation and whether exercise can modulate the effect.… READ MORE…
LONELINESS IS A HERITABLE TRAIT
According to a new study, the risk for feeling lonely is partially due to genetics and these genes are also associated with neuroticism and depression. … READ MORE…
DEPRESSION IN EARLY PREGNANCY LINKED TO GESTATIONAL DIABETES
Researchers have discovered that women who felt depressed during the early stages of pregnancy were almost twice as likely to suffer from gestational diabetes. Additionally, those with gestational diabetes were more likely to report postpartum depression symptoms.… READ MORE…
LOOKING INTO THE BRAINS OF HABITUAL SHORT SLEEPERS
Habitual short sleepers might be more efficient sleepers, but also more tired than they realize, a new study reports.… READ MORE…
STUDY REVEALS WEIGHT LOSS DRUG’S EFFECT ON BRAIN
Researchers report a weight loss dampens the response to food cues in areas of the brain associated with emotion and attention.… READ MORE…
STRESS NEGATIVELY AFFECTS CONCEPTION CHANGES
Researchers report highly stressed women are 40 percent less likely to conceive during their ovulation window.… READ MORE…
MIDLIFE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH BETTER COGNITION IN OLD AGE
A new study reports those who participate in physical activity during middle age showed better cognitive function later in life.… READ MORE…
LONG-SOUGHT ‘WARM-SENSITIVE’ BRAIN CELLS IDENTIFIED IN NEW STUDY
A new study challenges the most influential textbook explanation of how the mammalian brain detects when the body is becoming too warm.… READ MORE…
STUDY EXAMINES PTSD AND COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN WORLD TRADE CENTER RESPONDERS
A new study of 9/11 first responders helps confirm the link between cognitive impairment and PTSD.… READ MORE…
NEW MOLECULAR REGULATOR OF EATING IDENTIFIED
According to a new study, a set of neurons previously linked to lactation may play a key role in regulating eating and body weight.… READ MORE…
COULD A MEDITERRANEAN DIET HELP REDUCE ALZHEIMER’S RISK AND IMPROVE MEMORY?
A new study reports people who stick to a Mediterranean style diet have slower rates of cognitive decline, reduced conversion to Alzheimer’s and improved cognitive function.… READ MORE…
NEW UNDERSTANDING OF THIRST EMERGES FROM BRAIN STUDY
A new study reports specialized brain cells in mice predict the hydrating effects of drinking before the liquid can change the composition of the bloodstream.… READ MORE…