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Forget It! A Biochemical Pathway For Blocking Your Worst Fears?
A receptor for glutamate,
the most prominent
neurotransmitter in the
brain, plays a key role in
the process of "unlearning,"
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Writing After Terrorist Attack Has Positive Medium Term Effects
A new study has analyzed the
expressive writing of
terrorism victims to analyze
their psychosocial processes
following the terrorist
... > full story
Spotless Mind? Fear Memories In Humans Weakened With Beta-blocker Propranolol
Dutch scientists have
successfully reduced the
fear response. They weakened
fear memories in human
volunteers by administering
... > full story
Genetics Of Fear: Specific Genetic Variations Contribute To Anxiety Disorders, Study Suggests
Individuals with specific
polymorphisms may be more
susceptible to anxiety
disorders by being more
prone to developing fear and
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Hormone Treatment Eases Post-surgery Distress In Children
July 4, 2009 — Physicians focused on reducing anxiety in children and their families report that oral treatment with melatonin before surgery can significantly reduce the occurrence of emergence delirium in ... > full story -
Partner Relationship As A Buffer Against Stress
June 29, 2009 — A good partner relationship can act as a buffer for those exposed to work-related stress. The relationship reduces the negative effects of this kind of stress on our health. But poor relationships ... > full story -
Anxiety’s Hidden Cost In Academic Performance
June 26, 2009 — The effect of anxiety on academic performance is not always obvious. But new research suggests that there may be hidden costs. The study found that anxious individuals find it harder to avoid ... > full story -
Cognitive Therapy Is Of No Value In Schizophrenia, Analysis Of Studies Suggests
June 26, 2009 — New research concludes that cognitive behavioral therapy is of no value in schizophrenia and has limited effect on ... > full story -
Latino Teens Happier, Healthier If Families Embrace Biculturalism
June 25, 2009 — Over the years, research has shown that Latino youth face numerous risk factors when integrating into American culture, including increased rates of alcohol and substance use and higher rates of ... > full story -
A biomarker for anorexia?
June 23, 2009 — Eating disorders are frequently seen as psychological or societal diseases, but do they have an underlying biological cause? A new study shows that the levels of a brain protein differ between ... > full story -
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Is An Effective Treatment For Chronic Insomnia
June 16, 2009 — A majority of people experiencing chronic insomnia can experience a normalization of sleep parameters through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, according to new ... > full story -
Symptoms Of Depression In Obese Children Linked To Elevated Cortisol
June 15, 2009 — A new study connects abnormalities of the "stress" hormone cortisol with symptoms of depression in obese children, and confirms that obesity and depression often occur together, even in ... > full story -
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Meditation May Be An Effective Treatment For Insomnia
June 15, 2009 — Meditation may be an effective behavioral intervention in the treatment of insomnia, according to new ... > full story -
Postpartum Anxiety Delays Puberty In Offspring
June 14, 2009 — Hormonal changes early in pregnancy cause maternal postpartum anxiety and behavior changes that can lead to a delayed onset of puberty in both birth and adoptive daughters, according to a new study ... > full story
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