Study suggests anxiety boosts sense of smell
From the Springer press release via AlphaGalileo: Anxious people have a heightened sense of smell when it comes to sniffing out a threat, according to a new study by Elizabeth Krusemark and Wen Li from…
Study suggests there may be neurological basis for math anxiety
From the Stanford University press release by Erin Digitale: Scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine have shown for the first time how brain function differs in people who have math anxiety from those…
Study suggests possible neurological reasons for shyness
From the Vanderbilt University press release via Newswise: Shyness may be the result of deficits in two areas of the brain, new research from Vanderbilt University finds. Extremely shy or inhibited individuals are typically slow…
Study examines the stress of locker rooms
From the University of Alberta press release via EurekAlert!: Sweating in the gym, surrounded by others, pounding to the beat in group exercise class has become the norm for many women. But when it comes…
Study suggests perceptions of size of social network may affect employment prospects for those facing job loss
From the University of Michigan press release by Bernie DeGroat: When faced with job loss, people who consider themselves poor may limit employment prospects by believing they have a smaller social network than they actually…
Study suggests high incidence of depression in young adults with Asperger’s
From the University of Gothenburg press release via AlphaGalileo: Given that almost 70% of young adults with Asperger syndrome have suffered from depression, it is vital that psychiatric care staff are aware of this so…
Study suggests immune system is responsible for rise in blood pressure under stress
From the Emory University press release: If stress is giving you high blood pressure, blame the immune system. T cells, helpful for fighting infections, are also necessary for mice to show an increase in blood…
Study suggests yoga may help ease stress-related psychological and medical problems
From the Boston University Medical Center press release via EurekAlert!: An article by researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), New York Medical College (NYMC), and the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons (CCPS)…
Study suggests hyperactivity in brain may explain some symptoms of depression
From the UCLA press release: Most of us know what it means when it’s said that someone is depressed. But commonly, true clinical depression brings with it a number of other symptoms. These can include…
Study suggests meditation has positive effects on mood and anxiety in patients with memory problems
From the Thomas Jefferson University press release via Newswise: Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital determined that mantra-based meditation can have a positive impact on emotional responses to stress, fatigue and anxiety in adults with…