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Herbal Extract Boosts Fruit Fly Lifespan by Nearly 25 Percent
The herbal extract of a
yellow-flowered mountain
plant long used for stress
relief was found to increase
the lifespan of fruit fly
populations by an average of
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Scan Predicts Whether Therapy or Meds Will Best Lift Depression
Pre-treatment scans of brain
activity predicted whether
depressed patients would
best achieve remission with
an antidepressant medication
or psychotherapy, in a study
... > full story
Dad's Life Stress Exposure Leaves Mark on Sperm, Can Affect Offspring Brain Development
Stress felt by dad --
whether as a preadolescent
or adult -- leaves a lasting
impression on his sperm that
gives sons and daughters a
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Depression Linked to Telomere Enzyme, Aging, Chronic Disease
The first symptoms of major
depression may be
behavioral, but the common
mental illness is based in
biology — and not
limited to the brain, new
... > full story
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Psychiatric Disorders Linked to a Protein Involved in the Formation of Long-Term Memories
June 17, 2013 — Scientists have discovered a protein that regulates synaptic ion channels that have been tied to bipolar disorder and ... > full story -
Incontinence Takes Mental Toll on Younger Women
June 14, 2013 — Middle-aged women are more likely to suffer depression from a common medical problem that they find too embarrassing to talk about: urinary ... > full story -
Depression in Postmenopausal Women May Increase Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
June 14, 2013 — Postmenopausal women who use antidepressant medication or suffer from depression might be more likely to have a higher body mass index, larger waist circumference and inflammation -- all associated ... > full story -
Cyberbullying Puts Teens at Risk
June 12, 2013 — Teenage victims of cyberbullying, defined as the use of the internet or cell phones to send hurtful and harassing messages, are more likely to develop symptoms of depression, substance abuse and ... > full story -
Hearing Loss in Older Adults Tied to More Hospitalizations and Poorer Physical and Mental Health
June 11, 2013 — Older adults with hearing loss are more likely than peers with normal hearing to require hospitalization and suffer from periods of inactivity and depression, according to new ... > full story -
Treatment of Mental Illness Lowers Arrest Rates, Saves Money
June 10, 2013 — Research shows that outpatient treatment of mental illness significantly reduces arrest rates for people with mental health problems and saves taxpayers ... > full story -
Do Antidepressants Impair the Ability to Extinguish Fear?
June 10, 2013 — Common antidepressant medications may impair a form of learning that is important clinically. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, commonly called SSRIs, are a class of antidepressant widely used ... > full story -
Suicide Risk Factors Described
June 10, 2013 — The rate of suicide among men is almost three times that of women, according to new research. Being young, single and having a low level of education were stronger risk factors for suicide among men, ... > full story -
Neuroimaging May Offer New Way to Diagnose Bipolar Disorder
June 5, 2013 — MRI may be an effective way to diagnose mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, according to ... > full story -
Nearly One-Third of Children With Autism Also Have ADHD
June 5, 2013 — Researchers have found that children with co-occurrence of autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders face greater ... > full story
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