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Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environment
"We now know that the amygdala is not only involved in our emotional response to environmental stimuli, fostering attraction or repulsion, but that it also plays a role in depression," explains ...
Police study shows why some are more susceptible to developing PTSD symptoms than others
People with a more active amygdala (an area in the brain involved in processing information relevant to threats) are more ...
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Exercise can restore STAT3 levels in the amygdala, preventing stress-induced high blood pressure
"In the amygdala, the gene Stat3 is involved in the regulation of blood pressure and possibly plays a role in blood pressure elevation in response to chronic stress. It might also be involved in ...
Women With Postpartum Depression Experienced Brain Changes During Pregnancy, Study Finds
The research constitutes some of the first evidence that the condition is associated with modifications in the brain before ...
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The Biology of Anxiety
A number of neural structures play a role in anxiety, but the one that gives it its strong emotional color is the amygdala. The rational, thinking prefrontal cortex is responsible for interpreting ...
Brain changes may help explain postpartum depression
Subtle changes in the brain during pregnancy may help explain why some women develop postpartum depression. A study published ...
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5 causes of workout panic and how to overcome them
Discover why exercise sometimes triggers panic attacks and learn 10 techniques to calm anxiety during workouts, plus ...
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Why some are more susceptible to developing PTSD symptoms than others
People with a more active amygdala (an area in the brain involved in processing information relevant to threats) are more likely to develop PTSD symptoms after experiencing trauma than people with a ...