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A new study from researchers at Texas A&M revealed some interesting findings on alcoholism and the brain. A part of the brain known as the dorsomedial striatum is lined with protruding neurons and a dopamine receptor known as D1. When large amounts of alcohol are consumed, the

Roughly 10 years ago Mark Feinberg created a short series of classes known as Family Foundations in order to teach first-time parents how to support each other through the tumultuous transition into parenthood. The program was shown to increase parental support as well as decrease stress, depression

A new study out of Stanford found that girls with autism exhibit less repetitive and restricted behavior than boys. Of the three core features of autism, repetitive and restricted behavior is most widely recognized and it can appear in children as a preoccupation with a certain interest,

Most of us get our depiction of a sociopath from the media, through embodiments such as Hannibal and Dexter. However, these depictions are more of a psychopath and, believe it or not, sociopaths operate more undetected and could even be your friend or family member. Psychologist Martha

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental illness that is often misunderstood and wrongly diagnosed. Although it affects roughly 5.9% of all American adults (roughly 14 million people), public discussion and awareness of BPD remains relatively scarce. A recent article colloquially discusses the process of identifying BPD,

Making a significant change is not an easy task and inspiring someone else to make a change can be even more challenging. Literature on motivation and instilling change has often relied on directives such as bargaining, incentives, and penalties. However, research shows that the most important factor

Roughly 3% of American teens suffer from bulimia each year and the condition usually develops in early adolescence.  Due to the secretive nature of bulimia, many teens live with the disorder for years before parents or professionals intervene. Excluding parents from counseling and treatment and been the

Certain individuals truly believe that the world is out to get them, constantly suspecting that others are harming, deceiving, or exploiting them. Without any sufficient basis they hold suspicion towards family, friends, a store cashier, or even a stranger. They are reluctant to confide in others and

Yale University researchers may have found a marker for Schizophrenia, a serious mental illness that affects roughly 1 percent of the population. Brain irregularities that are present in schizophrenic individuals have been studied for some time now, however it was uncertain as to whether these irregularities were

The body’s defense against infectious organisms, the immune system, is affected by our diet, exercise, sleep patterns, and psychological stress. Since the immune system is key to our overall health, the idea of boosting it is always appealing. A recent article discusses 5 herbs that are central