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Brain activity is higher in women

Oct 14, 2017 by

Researchers used functional neuroimaging to look at the brains of more than 26,000 adults and found that women have higher activity in several brain regions, including those associated with anxiety, mood and impulse control....

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Anxiety may speed up Alzheimer’s for mci

Dec 29, 2014 by

People with anxiety and mild cognitive impairment may have a faster onset of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study....

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Guilt and depression in preschool years may shrink part of the brain...

Dec 8, 2014 by

Kids who were diagnosed with depression between 3 and 6 have a smaller brain region that’s involved in emotion than their non-depressed peers.  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/285359.php...

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SSRIs during pregnancy may increase boys’ risk of autism...

May 28, 2014 by

Pregnant women carrying boys who take certain SSRIs (medications used to treat depression, anxiety and other mental-health problems) increase their risk of having a child with autism and developmental delays....

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Size and connectivity of brain linked to anxiety in young children...

Dec 29, 2013 by

Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have demonstrated that the size and connectivity of the amygdala (the part of the brain that processes emotion), predicts the level of anxiety young children experience....

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Certain medications can impact memory and concentration in people over 65....

Nov 6, 2012 by

Certain medications for allergies, anxiety, insomnia and even itching can negatively impact memory and concentration in people over 65. In fact, a recent study supports a previous recommendation for seniors to completely avoid: sleeping pills, tricyclic antidepressants and first-generation...

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