Tag: genetics

Study suggests link between air pollution in childhood and schizophrenia

From the Aarhus University press release: Air pollution affects physical health, and research results now conclude that it also affects our psychological health. The study, which combines genetic data from… Read more »

Study suggests physical activity may protect against new episodes of depression

From the Massachusetts General Hospital press release: Increased levels of physical activity can significantly reduce the odds of depression, even among people who are genetically predisposed to the condition, according… Read more »

Study suggests brain size may affect risk for heavier alcohol consumption

From the Washington University in St. Louis press release: For years, researchers have observed that alcohol consumption is associated with reduced brain volume and concluded that drinking can literally shrink… Read more »

Study suggests years of education may impact drinking behavior and risk of alcohol dependence

From the Springer press release: Higher educational attainment — spending more years in education — may impact people’s drinking behaviour and reduce their risk of alcohol dependence, according to a… Read more »

Researchers identify genes linked to Alzheimer’s risk, resilience

From the Washington University School of Medicine press release: An international team of researchers led by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has identified a pair… Read more »