Psychology & Intimacy A Measurable Change in Brain Chemistry: Choline Levels Lower in Individuals with Anxiety Disorders June 20, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research from UC Davis Health has unveiled a significant and measurable alteration in brain chemistry associated with anxiety disorders, pinpointing lower levels of choline, an essential nutrient vital for…
Psychology & Intimacy Sex Differences in Modifiable Risk Factors of Dementia and Their Associations with Cognition June 20, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Women not only face higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, but new research suggests they may also be more strongly affected by several common risk factors…
Psychology & Intimacy Prenatal Exposure to Common Insecticide Chlorpyrifos Linked to Lasting Brain Changes and Reduced Motor Function in Children June 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant and enduring connection between prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos (CPF), a widely used organophosphate insecticide, and detrimental alterations in brain structure and diminished motor…
Psychology & Intimacy Unveiling a Hidden Biological Switch: Brain Protein Menin Linked to Aging, Memory Decline, and Potential Reversal June 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Scientists may have uncovered a hidden biological switch that helps control how quickly the body ages. Research published in the esteemed journal PLOS Biology suggests that declining levels of a…
Psychology & Intimacy Restoring Healthy Mitochondria Offers Novel Approach to Alleviating Chronic Nerve Pain June 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Millions worldwide grapple with the debilitating reality of chronic nerve pain, a condition where even the gentlest touch can trigger intense and unbearable sensations. For decades, the scientific community has…
Psychology & Intimacy Scientists found an early depression clue hidden in children’s eyes June 18, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, has unveiled crucial insights into how children’s attention to emotional facial expressions may serve as an early indicator of mental…
Psychology & Intimacy Could improving gut health also help improve mental health? June 18, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A recent pilot clinical trial has illuminated a promising avenue in the ongoing exploration of the intricate connection between the gut and the brain, suggesting that probiotics, often lauded as…
Psychology & Intimacy Early Life Exposure to Common Plastic Chemical Linked to Adult Anxiety in Rats June 17, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Chicago, Illinois – Male rats exposed to di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a ubiquitous plasticizer found in numerous everyday products, during critical early developmental periods exhibited heightened levels of anxiety in adulthood,…
Psychology & Intimacy Texas A&M Researchers Unveil Promising Nasal Spray Therapy to Reverse Brain Aging and Combat Cognitive Decline June 17, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Researchers at Texas A&M University have announced a groundbreaking development in the fight against age-related cognitive decline, unveiling a novel nasal spray therapy that has demonstrated the ability to reverse…
Psychology & Intimacy Potential Anti-Aging Drug Combination Linked to Significant Brain Damage in Mice June 16, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A widely researched drug combination lauded for its anti-aging potential has revealed a concerning and potentially serious downside, according to new findings from the University of Connecticut. The treatment, a…
