Science has been studying autism spectrum disorder for better part of a century, and yet there’s one thing they can’t seem to figure out: why the brain of people with autism develop differently. But because it’s more common in boys, some researchers have long suspected that testosterone levels in the womb are the key. TheContinue reading “The Unexpected Connection Between Estrogen and Autism”
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Parasites, stress, and auto-immune hormone connection
Every week, I have foot massage, walk on the beach, eat salads and whole foods and tried to get adequate sleep. I want to avoid chronic inflammation from parasites, effects of high stress hormones and to prevent cancer and other auto-immune disease. Low stress can mean we work 4 days a week but high stressContinue reading “Parasites, stress, and auto-immune hormone connection”
Check your bile acid production and stress level for fat metabolism
Bile acids are synthesized from cholesterol Bile begins its life in the liver and spends a significant amount of time somewhere between the liver, gallbladder, and gastrointestinal tract, specifically the intestines. Liver cells manufacture bile before it undergoes modification in the bile duct epithelium, and then it is transported to the gallbladder for storage and, ultimately, use. Bile acidsContinue reading “Check your bile acid production and stress level for fat metabolism”
Epileptics Living in High Crime Areas Have Three Times As Many Seizures
Epileptics Living in High Crime Areas Have Three Times As Many Seizures Summary: According to a new study, those with epilepsy who live in high crime neighborhoods have three times as many seizures as those living in lower crime areas. Source: University of Illinois. People with epilepsy living in high crime neighborhoods in Chicago hadContinue reading “Epileptics Living in High Crime Areas Have Three Times As Many Seizures”
Chronic stress predisposes brain to mental illness
NEW EVIDENCE THAT CHRONIC STRESS PREDISPOSES BRAIN TO MENTAL ILLNESS NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 12, 2014 Researchers show chronic stress generates long term changes in the brain. The finding could explain why people suffering from chronic stress are prone to developing additional mental health problems.… READ MORE… FEATUREDPSYCHOLOGY6 MIN READ EFFECTS OF CHRONIC STRESS CAN BE TRACED TOContinue reading “Chronic stress predisposes brain to mental illness”
Link to placental marker of prenatal stress to bran mitochondrial dysfunction
DISCOVERY HINTS AT WHY STRESS IS MORE DEVASTATING FOR SOME NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 2, 2014 New research could lead researchers to a better understanding of the development of psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety.… READ MORE… ELECTROPHYSIOLOGYFEATUREDPSYCHOLOGY4 MIN READ MATURING BRAIN FLIPS FUNCTION OF AMYGDALA IN REGULATING STRESS HORMONES NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 20, 2014 According to aContinue reading “Link to placental marker of prenatal stress to bran mitochondrial dysfunction”
Cortisol can reduce cravings for those addicted to heroin
HEROIN CRAVINGS REDUCED BY STRESS HORMONE NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 28, 2015 A new study reports cortisol can reduce cravings for those addicted to heroin.… READ MORE… FEATUREDOPEN NEUROSCIENCE ARTICLESPSYCHOLOGY4 MIN READ THE ROLE THE BRAIN PLAYS IN STRESS INDUCED ANXIETY NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 24, 2015 Findings could help researchers develop new treatments for stressed induced anxiety and otherContinue reading “Cortisol can reduce cravings for those addicted to heroin”
Way you deal with stress is more detrimental to health than the frequency stress is experienced
REACTION TO STRESS MORE IMPORTANT THAN ITS FREQUENCY NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 27, 2016 A new study reports the way you deal with stress is more detrimental to health than the frequency stress is experienced.… READ MORE… FEATUREDPSYCHOLOGY3 MIN READ RESEARCHERS SUPPRESS ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATED NEURONAL DEATH AND OXIDATIVE STRESS NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 26, 2016 Researchers have successfully designed mitochondria-specificContinue reading “Way you deal with stress is more detrimental to health than the frequency stress is experienced”
Brain turns to emergency generator in times of energy stress
BRAINS OF MALE AND FEMALE MICE RESPOND DIFFERENTLY TO STRESS NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 28, 2016 Summary: A new study reports a receptor in the brain responds differently to stressin male and female mice. Source: Weizmann Institute A receptor in the b… READ MORE… FEATUREDOPEN NEUROSCIENCE ARTICLESPSYCHOLOGY6 MIN READ GENES LINKED TO THE EFFECT OF STRESS AND MOODContinue reading “Brain turns to emergency generator in times of energy stress”
Stress coping mechanism helps mice make new friends
CHRONIC STRESS ELEVATES LEVEL OF PROTEIN THAT DECREASES SEROTONIN AVAILABILITY NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 13, 2016 Researchers discover elevated levels of TG2 in the prefrontal cortex of people who committed suicide.… READ MORE… FEATUREDGENETICSPSYCHOLOGY6 MIN READ STRESS NEGATIVELY AFFECTS CONCEPTION CHANGES NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 12, 2016 Researchers report highly stressed women are 40 percent less likely to conceive duringContinue reading “Stress coping mechanism helps mice make new friends”
A common probiotic can decrease stress related behavior and anxiety
A SINGLE STRESSFUL EVENT MAY CAUSE LONG-TERM EFFECTS IN THE BRAIN NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 23, 2016 A new study reports that a single stressful event may cause long term consequences in the brain. … READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCEPSYCHOLOGY3 MIN READ COMMON PROBIOTICS CAN REDUCE STRESS LEVELS, LESSEN ANXIETY NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 22, 2016 According to a new study, a commonContinue reading “A common probiotic can decrease stress related behavior and anxiety”
Deficiencies of natural cannabinoids could result in a predisposition for depression and PTSD
STRESS IS A COMMON SEIZURE TRIGGER IN EPILEPSY NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAPRIL 3, 2017 Reducing stress in those with epilepsy may be a beneficial, low risk preventative treatment for seizures, researchers report.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROLOGYPSYCHOLOGY6 MIN READ NATURAL CHEMICAL HELPS BRAIN ADAPT TO STRESS NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMARCH 29, 2017 Researchers report deficiencies of natural cannabinoids could result in aContinue reading “Deficiencies of natural cannabinoids could result in a predisposition for depression and PTSD”
Children who spent time interacting with their dogs had lower cortisol levels
LOW DOSE THC CAN RELIEVE STRESS BUT MORE DOES JUST THE OPPOSITE NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJUNE 4, 2017 A new study reports low doses of THC can help to lower social anxiety and stress, while higher levels can increase anxious feelings.… READ MORE… FEATUREDNEUROSCIENCEPSYCHOLOGY7 MIN READ PRENATAL STRESS PREDISPOSES FEMALE MICE TO BINGE EAT NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 30, 2017Continue reading “Children who spent time interacting with their dogs had lower cortisol levels”
Stress can lead to a diminished ability to predict new dangers
STRESS DIMINISHES OUR CAPACITY TO SENSE NEW DANGERS NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 2, 2017 NYU researchers report stress can lead to a diminished ability to predict new dangers.… READ MORE… FEATUREDPSYCHOLOGY5 MIN READ EXPRESSIVE WRITING COOLS BRAIN ON STRESSFUL TASKS FOR WORRIERS NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 14, 2017 Using EEG to measure brain activity, Michigan State University researchers discover expressiveContinue reading “Stress can lead to a diminished ability to predict new dangers”