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Carnegie Mellon study finds that facial expressions reveal how the body reacts to stress
A provocative new study has found that people who respond to stressful situations with angry facial expressions, rather than fearful expressions, are less likely to suffer such ill effects of stress as high blood pressure and high stress hormone secretion. view more (2005-10-25)
Rough day at work? You won't feel like exercising
Have you ever sat down to work on a crossword puzzle only to find that afterwards you haven't the energy to exercise? Or have you come home from a rough day at the office with no energy to go for a run? view more (2009-09-25)
Biological abnormalities associated with eating disorders
New work which identifies genetic and psychobiological factors in eating disorders is presented today, Friday 14 April, at The British Psychological Society's Annual Conference, held at the Guildhall, Winchester. Speakers at a symposium on the psychobiology of eating disorders will focus on biological factors, providing a new insight into these... view more... (2000-04-10)
Study links depression in women with chronic pain to greater incidence of disability
Women with higher levels of depression when suffering with long-term pain report greater disability than men in the same situation. view more (2006-06-16)
Therapy program export treats borderline personality disorder
Trade between countries usually involves products. However, one successful export from the United States to the Netherlands, Norway and several other countries is a cognitive therapy treatment program created by University of Iowa experts to help people with borderline personality disorder. view more (2006-03-29)
Does everyone really want to be a macho man?
Traditional attitudes of masculinity, such as physical toughness and personal sacrifice, are valued in Mexican culture. view more (2008-06-05)
Sights and sounds of emotion trigger big brain responses
Researchers at the University of York have identified a part of the brain that responds to both facial and vocal expressions of emotion. view more (2009-11-03)
Hormone regulates fondness for food
Scientists have discovered that leptin, one of the key hormones responsible for reducing hunger and increasing the feeling of fullness, also controls our fondness for food. view more (2007-08-10)
Big Brother is Watching You
Big Brother is really watching you and his name is Jeremiah. Jeremiah, like most people, likes company and a hive of activity and hates being ignored or bored. The only thing is, he is not a human being, but a virtual head which is capable of locating, monitoring and reacting to your movements. Jeremiah reacts to visual stimuli. His eyes and head... view more... (2002-02-19)
Study shows brief training in meditation may help manage pain
Living with pain is stressful, but a surprisingly short investment of time in mental training can help you cope. view more (2009-11-10)
Research-based software shows benefits for children with autism and Asperger syndrome
A new software program is showing significant improvements in the ability of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) to recognise and predict emotions from facial expressions after only eight half hour sessions. Dr Miriam Silver from St James` University Hospital in Leeds, UK, has developed the `Emotion Trainer` CD Rom from her PhD... view more... (2002-04-19)
Dangerous duo: Hostility plus depression elevates risk for heart disease
Researchers led by Jesse Stewart, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, report that hostility and depression appear to act together in a complex way to elevate inflammatory proteins in the human body, possibly putting hostility plus depression on the list of risk factors for heart disease... view more... (2008-02-12)
Born to be Wild? Thrill-Seeking Behavior May Be Based in the Brain
Sky diving and base jumping are not for everyone. However, for certain people, the more risk and adrenaline involved in an activity, the better! What draws some people to daredevil behavior while others shy away from it? view more (2009-02-12)
How can we measure the emotional states of animals?
Rats housed in standard conditions show a stronger response to the loss of an expected food reward than those housed in enriched conditions, perhaps indicating a more negative emotional state. view more (2008-05-21)
Research offers new approach to developing treatments for cocaine and amphetamine addiction
The study shows that highly addictive drugs, like cocaine and amphetamine, require a neurotransmitter called CART (Cocaine- and Amphetamine-Regulated Transcript) peptides to produce their maximal effects. view more (2005-09-29)
CBT workshops an effective means for getting men to seek help for their insomnia
Despite the positive results that it brings in the treatment of insomnia, access to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been difficult given the limited awareness of CBT services amongst referrers such as primary care providers. view more (2007-06-13)
As depression symptoms improve with antidepressants, hopelessness can linger
People taking medication for depression typically see a lot of improvements in their symptoms during the first few months, but lagging behind other areas is a sense of hopefulness, according to new research from the University of Michigan Health System. view more (2008-02-19)
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