Category: Mental Health
Scientists Uncover Neuronal Mechanism Involved in Motivation
A new study recently published in the journal Science has provided clarity on the mechanism in the brain that keeps us motivated in the pursuit of our goals, causing …Insomnia Latest Facts: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Solutions
Sleeping disorders affect 70 million Americans. People who suffer from insomnia have trouble sleeping: they have trouble falling asleep, wake up too early, or even during the night. When …Those Who Start Smoking Cannabis before the Age of 16 Twice as Likely to Experience Unemployment in Adulthood
Of the 17.1 million young Europeans who used cannabis, 40 percent were French, aged 15 to 24, according to a study by the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and …Johns Hopkins’s Breathtaking Device Can Visualize Neuronal Connections in the Brain In Vivo
Memory and learning are fundamental mental processes. Learning entails acquiring new knowledge or consolidating already acquired ones while memory is best known by the changes in behavior because of …COX6A2 and miR137 Two Schizophrenia Biomarkers Identified by Swiss Researchers
Approximately 2.6 million Americans suffer from schizophrenia. Worldwide, the disease is estimated to affect between 0.7 and 1% of the population. It is a psychiatric disorder that generally appears …Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Latest Facts: Definition, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention
Menstruation and the menstrual cycle form the rhythm of a woman’s life, from puberty to menopause. In some cases, the arrival of menstruation is accompanied by physical, psychological, and …Young People Who Are Obsessed with Their Appearance Likely to Suffer from Dating Anxiety
Young people who are more concerned about their physical appearance are more likely to be anxious when meeting new people. It is well known that the social networks such …Autism and Anger Management – Here Is How to Care For Your Dear Ones
High-functioning autism or HFA is a term used for those who have autism spectrum disorder and are capable of completing daily errands without assistance. They also have better functional …Autism and Epilepsy: CNTNAP2 a Newly-Found Marker Associated with Both Conditions
Children with autism have low levels of CNTNAP2, a protein that calms hyperactive brain cells. This deficiency could promote the development of epilepsy in young patients. About 30-50% of …