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Chronic Illness Mental Health Research Psychology Research Stress
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Posttraumatic brain activity predicts resilience to PTSD      (via sciencedaily.com) 

After a traumatic experience, most people recover without incident, but some people -- between 2% and 10% -- develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can cause debilitating symptoms of anxiety due to emotional dysregulation. PTSD symptoms are present in up to 40% of trauma survivors in the acute aftermath of trauma, but full-blown PTSD develops in only a small subset of cases. Early identification of those at risk is critical for both early treatment and possible prevention.

Depression Living Well Mental Health Research Psychology Research Stress
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Your body's own cannabinoid molecules calm you during stress      (via sciencedaily.com) 

When you're under stress, your brain may release its own cannabinoid molecules to calm you, activating the same brain receptors as THC derived from cannabis plants. But the brain activity regulated by these cannabinoid molecules were not well known. A new study in mice has discovered a key emotional brain center, the amygdala, releases cannabinoid molecules under stress that dampen the incoming stress alarm from the hippocampus, a memory and emotion center in the brain. The finding may reveal novel therapeutic targets for the treatment of stress-related disorders.

Mental Health Research Psychology Research Stress
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Active children are more resilient      (via sciencedaily.com) 

The school year has hardly begun and the first exams are already approaching. According to findings by researchers from the University of Basel, school children cope better with the stress if they get plenty of daily exercise.

Chronic Illness Mental Health Research Psychology Research Stress
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Stress and insomnia linked to irregular heart rhythms after menopause      (via sciencedaily.com) 

A study of more than 83,000 questionnaires by women ages 50-79, found more than 25% developed irregular heart rhythms, known as atrial fibrillation, which may increase their risk for stroke and heart failure.

Depression Mental Health Research Stress
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High-quality sleep promotes resilience to depression and anxiety      (via sciencedaily.com) 

Research has shown quality sleep can help bolster resilience to depression and anxiety.

Chronic Illness Crohn's Disease Mental Health Research Psychology Research Stress
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New research identifies cells linking chronic psychological stress to inflammatory bowel disease      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

For the first time, cells involved with the communication between stress responses in the brain and inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract have been identified in animal models. Glial cells, which support neurons, communicate stress signals from the central nervous system (CNS) to the semi-autonomous nervous system within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, called the enteric nervous system (ENS). These psychological stress signals can cause inflammation and exacerbate symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Diet and Weight Loss Staying Healthy
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Sabotage and collusion could be derailing your weight loss journey, finds study      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Family and loved ones may be conspiring to sabotage your weight loss journey, according to a new study. The study is part of a growing body of evidence which suggests that not all social support results in positive health outcomes.

Diet and Weight Loss Dieting and Weight Control Nutrition Obesity Psychology Research Staying Healthy Stress
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How chronic stress drives the brain to crave comfort food      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Stress can override natural satiety cues to drive more food intake and boost cravings for sweets.

Diet and Weight Loss Dieting and Weight Control Nutrition Obesity Staying Healthy
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Junk food may impair our deep sleep      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

In a new study, researchers have investigated how junk food affects sleep. Healthy participants consumed an unhealthier as well as a healthier diet in a randomized order. After the unhealthier diet, the quality of the participants' deep sleep had deteriorated, compared with those who had followed the healthier diet.

Chronic Illness Diet and Weight Loss Mental Health Research Nutrition Obesity Staying Healthy
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A student's poor eating habits can lead to a lifetime of illness      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A researcher is cautioning that a person's poor eating habits established during post-secondary studies can contribute to future health issues including obesity, respiratory illnesses and depression.

Diet and Weight Loss Dietary Supplements and Minerals Nutrition Obesity Staying Healthy Vegetarian Vitamin
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The Mediterranean Diet: Good for your health and your hip pocket      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

We've heard it time and time again -- the Mediterranean diet is great for our health. But despite the significant health benefits of this eating plan, a common deterrent is often the expected costs, especially when budgets are tight.

Depression Mental Health Research Psychology Research Stress
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Anti-depressant agent KNT-127 reduces stress as well as depression      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Depression is a condition affecting millions across the globe. However, efficient drugs with minimal adverse effects are scarce. Now, researchers have reported how KNT-127, a delta opioid receptor agonist, quickly and efficiently reduces classic parameters of depression in a mouse model. This anti-depressant agent exhibits the dual nature of being a stress reliever and an anti-depressant and could broaden the potential of existing treatments.

Stress
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Sleep phase can reduce anxiety in people with PTSD      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A new study shows that sleep spindles, brief bursts of brain activity occurring during one phase of sleep and captured by EEG, may regulate anxiety in people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Chronic Illness Healthy Aging Mental Health Research Psychology Research Stress
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Stress increases Alzheimer's risk in female mice but not males      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Stress causes the levels of Alzheimer's proteins to rise in females' brains but not males' brains, according to a new study. This difference may contribute to women's greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Nutrition Staying Healthy
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What makes 'junk food' junk?      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

How is 'junk food' defined for food policies like taxes? A combination of food category, processing, and nutrients can determine which foods should be subject to health-related policies, according to a new analysis examining three decades of U.S. food policies by researchers.

Diet and Weight Loss Living Well Nutrition Staying Healthy
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Chitin from consuming insects can help both gut microbiota and global health      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Increased insect consumption by humans may be better for both gut health and planetary health. Chitin (kai'tin) and healthy fats from insects appear to contribute to healthy gut microbiota and are strong sources of protein and nutrients, according to a recent paper.

Birth Defects Child Development Infant's Health Pregnancy and Childbirth Stress
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Impact of maternal stress during pregnancy on child's health      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

New research examines the impact that maternal stress during pregnancy has on the neuro-development of babies.

Diet and Weight Loss Dietary Supplements and Minerals Fertility Nutrition Obesity Pregnancy and Childbirth Staying Healthy Vegetarian Vitamin
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Diet high in fruit and vegetables linked to lower miscarriage risk      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A preconception and early-pregnancy diet that contains lots of fruit, vegetables, seafood, dairy, eggs and grain may be associated with reducing risk of miscarriage, a new review of research suggests.

Children's Health Nutrition Staying Healthy Vegetarian
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How to get your children to eat more fruits and vegetables      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Children will eat more fruits and vegetables if families take more time to eat meals.

Chronic Illness Mental Health Research Staying Healthy
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Time out: We all need a three-day weekend      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

As a four-day work week is trialed in countries across the globe, health researchers say they're 'all in' when it comes to a long weekend, especially as new empirical research shows that the extra time off is good for our health.