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Severe depression linked with inflammation in the brain

Inflammation is the immune system’s natural response to infection or disease.

Hay fever drugs fuel dementia

Over-the-counter hay fever tablets, sleeping pills or asthma drugs significantly raise the risk of developing dementia, a study has shown.

Spanning maak jou siek

Verklaar vanjaar vir jou eie beswil oorlog teen spanning, ongeag jou omstandighede.

Shift in fear retrieval circuitry eyed in anxiety disorders – NIH-funded studies

People with anxiety disorders, such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), often experience prolonged and exaggerated fearfulness.

Talk therapy reduces suicide risk

Talk therapy sessions can help reduce the risk of suicide among high-risk groups, suggests a US study.

Mental illness in pregnant women a big concern

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Six tips to build resilience and prevent brain-damaging stress

Recent stud­ies show that chronic stress can also lead to depres­sion, and even to a higher risk of cog­ni­tive decline […]

The Secrets of Cerebrospinal Fluid

Alzheimer’s disease is known for symptoms such as confusion and memory loss, but it also has another common symptom: disruption […]

Fear and the Brain, an Introduction

Every living thing, from the most complex mammals to single-celled organisms, instinctively responds to danger.

Study Looks at Association Between OCD, Schizophrenia

A nationwide study in Denmark finds diagnosis of OCD in an individual or a parent increases the relative risk of […]

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