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Someone with an anxiety disorder, such as social anxiety or a phobia, may consistently avoid certain situations, places, and activities for fear of coming into contact with a perceived threat. Most people tend to avoid specific situations that cause them anxiety. For example, someone with a fear of heights may...

Understanding the anxiety-avoidance cycle

Vitamin B12 deficiency is common. It can lead to various health issues, affecting everything from energy levels to brain function. Vitamin B12, or cobalamin, is an essential nutrient in meat, fish, and dairy products. It is crucial for red blood cell production and a healthy nervous system. When B12 levels...

Unusual symptoms of B12 deficiency

Cluster C personality disorders are marked by symptoms of anxiety and fear. Cluster C personality disorders include avoidant personality disorder (AVPD), dependent personality disorder, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). Personality disorders are mental health conditions characterized by changes in a person’s mood, behavior, and thinking patterns. Read on to...

What Are Cluster C Personality Disorders?

Autism is popularly perceived as a genetic condition that impacts the functioning of various brain mechanisms. The amygdala theory of autism states that autistic individuals differ in the functioning of their amygdala. Researchers suggest more complex differences in a network of structures connected with the amygdala. The amygdala is a...

Autism and the Brain

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Childbirth, while a momentous occasion, carries inherent risks of injuries to both the mother and child. Understanding the types of birth injuries that can occur during delivery is crucial for parents and healthcare providers alike. This article will explore the most common childbirth injuries sustained and discussing their causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies.

What Are the Most Common Injuries Sustained During Childbirth?

A recent study published in the journal PLOS One sheds new light on the emotional deficits associated with psychopathy, specifically focusing on alexithymia—a condition where individuals struggle to identify and describe their own emotions. The findings suggest that psychopathic individuals’ limited emotional awareness contributes significantly to their empathy deficits and difficulties in emotion regulation.

Emotional blindness in psychopathy: New study reveals key insight into empathy deficits

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Kidney disease is a growing health concern worldwide, affecting millions of people. It is often referred to as a silent killer because symptoms may not appear until significant damage has been done. Understanding how kidney disease starts with common unhealthy behaviors is crucial for prevention and early intervention. This article delves into how unhealthy habits can lead to kidney disease, highlighting the importance of adopting healthier lifestyles to protect this vital organ.

Kidney disease starts with common unhealthy behaviors

Summary: A new study reveals how depression affects brain activity in the basolateral amygdala (BLA) of rats. Using a microelectrode array, researchers found increased theta frequency activity in the BLA correlated with depressive behaviors. These findings could pave the way for targeted treatments for depression. The research highlights the potential...

Depression Linked to Amygdala Activity

Achieving small, manageable goals increases dopamine and provides a sense of accomplishment. Quick social interactions reduce stress and anxiety by providing positive feedback and validation. Engaging in hobbies like painting or writing stimulates dopamine release and can induce a flow state. One of the most critical neurotransmitters that ADHD impacts...

Dopamine for ADHD: Creating a Dopa-menu

Summary: A new study shows GLP-1 receptor agonists increase pre-meal fullness by activating neurons in the dorsomedial hypothalamus. This mechanism helps prevent overeating, offering insights into obesity treatment. The research highlights how GLP-1 impacts food perception and hypothalamic responses to food cues, enhancing satiation before food intake. Key Facts:. GLP-1...

Ozempic Boost Fullness Pre-Meal via Hypothalamus

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A new study demonstrates that depression may worsen memory decline, but one condition may also exacerbate the other. Experts note the pathology of depression and memory loss overlap within the brain.

How depression may worsen memory decline in older adults

The following is a summary of “Dopamine signaling enriched striatal gene set predicts striatal dopamine synthesis and physiological activity in vivo,” published in the April 2024 issue of Psychiatry by Sportelli et al. The genetic basis of schizophrenia involves multiple pathways related to synaptic function, but how these...

Understanding Brain Dopamine Pathways and Schizophrenia Genetics

A recent study has discovered that omega-3 fatty acids can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in young mice subjected to stress, with the mice exhibiting both behavioral and molecular changes. This finding, published in Neurobiology of Stress, offers hope for new treatments for adolescent depression in humans. Major...

Behavioral and molecular changes in mice suggest omega-3 fatty acids could combat depression

(CN) — Researchers with the American Society for Microbiology think that there may be a link between a chemical metabolized by the bacteria in the digestive system, known as DHPS, and three neurodegenerative diseases. Presented at ASM Microbe, the society's annual meeting, on Sunday, the research is one of...

Sulfur-based metabolites consumed by gut bacteria could be linked to neurodegenerative diseases

Binge eating is one of the most common eating disorder behaviors. People with ADHD may be up to 18 times more likely to face an eating disorder than neurotypical people. Neurodiversity-affirming approaches are needed in eating disorder treatment. Few conditions are as wrapped in self-directed shame as eating disorders. As...

The High Risk of Eating Disorders for Those With ADHD

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Researchers at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine conducted a pilot clinical trial exploring the potential of spinal cord stimulation as a treatment for depression. In the trial, 20 volunteers with depression received a customized low-level electric buzz delivered through a device placed on their spinal cord. Half of the volunteers received the active stimulation, while the other half received a placebo.

Pilot Study Reveals Spinal Cord Stimulation Eases Depression Symptoms

Review the multiple uses of metformin. A recent article on the multiple uses of metformin brings up the important topic of repurposing medications.1 Repurposing has been around since the advent of modern medicine. One prominent example is the use of chlorpromazine (CPZ) as an antipsychotic.2 Chlorpromazine was first synthesized in 1951 as a potentiator of general anesthesia.2 The psychiatric benefits were found later by Henri Laborit, a surgeon in the French army. He was doing research with artificial hibernation in prevention of surgical shock.2 Laborit employed the drug as an adjunct to anesthetics.2 He observed that CPZ at doses of 50 mg to 100 mg produced a lowering of body temperature, sedation, and disinterest without loss of consciousness.2 He was able to persuade his colleagues in the military hospital in Paris to try CPZ in the treatment of one of their patients who was experiencing psychotic agitation.2 Laborit hypothesized that since cooling with water had been used to treat agitation in France, the drug would have a similar effect.2 The mechanism of action was not fully known, and it was thought that it worked in controlling agitation because of its cooling effect and induction of “artificial hibernation” in patients.2 The pharmacological mechanism was not fully understood until many years later and the way it has impacted the practice of psychiatry needs no introduction. These “happy accidents” in medicine have played a vital role in getting where we are right now compared with just 50 years ago. This begs the question, are we onto another “happy accident” with metformin? There is an accumulating body of evidence that metformin may have benefits in aging that are beyond its effect on glycemic control.3.

Metformin, Inflammation, the Gut Microbiome, and Health Span: Connecting the Dots

The globally accepted threshold for obesity based on the body-mass index (BMI) might not be suitable for middle-aged and older adults (ages 40-80 years), according to a study recently presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Venice, Italy. Increased body-fat proportions in the over-40s suggest that a lower...

Rethinking BMI: New Research Suggests Lower Obesity Threshold for Adults Over 40

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Hypothalamus Key in Switching Between Survival Behaviors

Summary: The hypothalamus helps humans switch between survival behaviors like hunting and escaping. Researchers used AI-enhanced fMRI scans to analyze brain activity in 21 participants playing...

Hypothalamus Key in Switching Between Survival Behaviors

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