Research News | Research News – Research Information

moods

10/28/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Deficiency in omega-3s can cause depression; supplementing with them can prevent or treat it

A recent review of decades of translational evidence showed that a deficiency in long chain omega-3 fatty acids can ultimately lead to depression. Conversely, increasing one’s intake of omega-3s through supplements could help prevent or treat the disorder. Both major and minor forms of depression affect a significant number of people around the world, many […]

04/23/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Having “fiddle fingers” is a good thing: Research shows busy hands alter your brain’s chemistry, making you happier

Many people say, “the eyes have it”, but some researchers insist that “the hands have it”, instead. That’s because our hands hold the key to our happiness. Kelly Lambert, a neuroscientist at the University of Richmond says “our brains reward us for getting a grip on the world.” She explains that we change our brain’s […]

10/28/2017 / By JD Heyes

Sometimes, it’s GOOD to be angry, research says

Very few people like to spend most of their time ticked off about something, but a growing body of research indicates that sometimes, just sometimes, getting really angry is actually good for you. As noted by NBC News, most everyone has experienced periods of blind rage — being so angry ‘you can’t see straight,’ as […]

1 of 1