Tag: mood

Study suggests gene linked to obesity may reduce depression risk

From the McMasterUniversity press release via EurekAlert!: Researchers at McMaster University have discovered new genetic evidence about why some people are happier than others. McMaster scientists have uncovered evidence that… Read more »

Study links low levels of omega-3 to risk of postpartum depression

From the Université de Montréal press release via ScienceDaily: Low levels of omega-3 may be behind postpartum depression, according to a review lead by Gabriel Shapiro of the University of… Read more »

Study suggests exposure to light at night may cause depression, learning issues

From the Johns Hopkins University press release via EurekAlert!: For most of history, humans rose with the sun and slept when it set. Enter Thomas Edison, and with a flick… Read more »

Study suggests social isolation may disrupt myelin production in brain

From the SUNY Buffalo press release via Newswise: Animals that are socially isolated for prolonged periods make less myelin in the region of the brain responsible for complex emotional and… Read more »

Study suggests older adults’ better mood regulation may be due to what they’re looking at

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Research has shown that older adults display more positive emotions and are quicker to regulate out of negative emotional states than younger… Read more »