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Why Stress Makes You Miserable

Why Stress Makes You Miserable | Science News | Scoop.it

Stress really does mess with your mind. A new study has found that chronic stress can create many of the brain changes associated with mood disorders by blocking a gene called neuritin—and that boosting the gene's activity can protect the brain from those disorders.


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Is Materialism a Mental Disorder?

Is Materialism a Mental Disorder? | Science News | Scoop.it

If the desire for ever-more material goods is not itself a mental disorder, it is associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety and anti-social behavior.

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Being Born in Winter Can Mess With Your Head | Birth Season & Mental Disorders

Being Born in Winter Can Mess With Your Head | Birth Season & Mental Disorders | Science News | Scoop.it
New research finds the season in which a baby is born is linked to risk of later mental disorders, such as depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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