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Study suggests association between gut bacteria and emotion

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From the University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences press release: Researchers have identified gut microbiota that interact with brain regions associated with mood and behavior. This may be the first time that behavioral and… 

Probiotic use linked to improved symptoms of depression

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From the McMaster University press release: Probiotics may relieve symptoms of depression, as well as help gastrointestinal upset, research from McMaster University has found. In a study published in the medical journal Gastroenterology, researchers of… 

How listening to music in a group influences depression

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From the Frontiers press release: Listening to music together with others has many social benefits, including creating and strengthening interpersonal bonds. It has previously been shown that enjoying music in a group setting has an… 

Study suggests exercise can help with boosting mood

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From the University of Connecticut press release: You don’t have to spend hours at the gym or work up a dripping sweat to improve your mood and feel better about yourself, researchers at the University… 

Study from past may point to what makes people happy

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From the British Psychological Society (BPS) press release: A study from the 1930s into what made people happy may have lessons for policymakers today. That is the conclusion of research being presented today, Wednesday 3… 

Study suggests Facebook likes don’t improve mood

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From the British Psychological Society press release: Receiving ‘likes’ on social media posts doesn’t make people feel better about themselves or improve their mood if they are down. These are the findings of a preliminary…