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• 'Conjunction junction' for brain's navigation function

  09-07-2015 22:24
  The world we and other animals navigate is complex and non-linear, quite unlike the way a proverbial crow flies. Scientists say our ability to get around its numerous indirect points depends, at minimum, on mapping our position within the environment, knowing routes that take us between locations, and an awareness of the correct actions to initiate at any given time: turn right, turn left, go straight. The retrosplenial cortex is a critical interface for mental mapping and way-finding, according
  
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• Critical genes responsible for brain tumor growth identified

  09-07-2015 22:24
  After generating new brain tumor models, scientists have identified the role of a family of genes underlying tumor growth in a wide spectrum of high grade brain tumors.
  
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• What the weather may be doing to your health

  09-07-2015 22:06
  
  Victims of natural disasters or those that have been displaced due to weather, are more likely to develop stress, anxiety, depression or even PTSD.
  
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• To combat stress, exercise harder

  09-07-2015 22:05
  
  People who spend more time exercising are less likely to be depressed and have lower rates of anxiety.
  
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• Opioids may not spell relief for chronic back pain sufferers with depression, anxiety

  09-07-2015 16:37
  Patients who were prescribed opioids to treat chronic lower back pain experienced significantly less pain relief and were more likely to abuse their medication when they had psychiatric disorders, a new study has found.
  
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• New atlas of the brain opens up alternative means for studying brain disorders

  09-07-2015 16:30
  A new study has shed some light on the brain's organization and functions.
  
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• Neuroscientists establish brain-to-brain networks in primates, rodents

  09-07-2015 16:28
  Neuroscientists have introduced a new paradigm for brain-machine interfaces that investigates the physiological properties and adaptability of brain circuits, and how the brains of two or more animals can work together to complete simple tasks. These brain networks, or Brainets, were developed in rodents and primates.
  
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• Project Semicolon Empowers People Who Suffer from Depression

  09-07-2015 16:17 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  
  Source: Google News - HealthSupporters of Project Semicolon, which describes itself as "a faith-based non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and love to those who are struggling with depression, suicide, addiction and self-injury," are getting the grammatical symbol ...
  
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• Crowdsourcing Brain Data Could Be New Frontier in Neuroscience

  09-07-2015 16:17 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  Source: ScienceDailyCrowdsourcing brain data with hundreds of adults in a short period of time could be a new frontier in neuroscience and lead to new insights about the brain, neuroscientists have shown.
  
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• Study: Why social workers aren't discussing religion and spirituality with clients

  09-07-2015 13:00
  Baylor social work professor explains the disconnect between practitioners' beliefs and practiceDon't expect your social worker to ask you about your religious beliefs.
  
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• Messages of individual blame for black Americans perpetuate racial inequality

  09-07-2015 13:00
  A recent CDC report calls into question the widely reported belief that Black fathers are more absent in their children's lives than White fathers - showing that while more Black fathers live apart...
  
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• Cultural and economic factors affect European antidepressant use

  09-07-2015 13:00
  Public attitudes towards mental illness and levels of healthcare spending may explain the huge variation in antidepressant use across Europe, according to a new study by researchers from the...
  
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• Kessler Foundation TBI study shows brain activity changes after cognitive rehabilitation

  09-07-2015 12:00
  Findings consistent with prior study of modified Story Memory Technique in multiple sclerosisKessler Foundation researchers published results of their TBI-MEM trial, the first study to...
  
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• WSU researchers find online program helps people with chronic pain

  09-07-2015 11:00
  Participants use fewer opioids and are more confident and positiveWashington State University researchers have found that people can manage chronic pain and reduce their reliance on opioids...
  
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• A little jolt helps the brain get back on track

  09-07-2015 00:18
  Applying mild electrical stimulation to an area of the brain associated with cognitive control helps people with schizophrenia recognize errors and adjust their behavior to avoid them.
  
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