Bad Moods Can Increase Inflammation
- At January 7, 2019
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Jennifer Graham-Engeland et al. from Pennsylvania State University have recently found a link between negative moods and inflammation. The main author stated that, “Because affect is modifiable, we are excited about these findings and hope that they will spur additional research to understand the connection between affect and inflammation, which in turn may promote novel psychosocial interventions that promote health broadly and help break a cycle that can lead to chronic inflammation, disability, and disease.”
Lighting Up At Night?
- At November 18, 2012
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A new study led by Samer Hattar at John Hopkins University has found that prolonged exposure to bright light at night affects the brain’s centre for mood, memory and learning. This can result in depression and lower mental function. His advice is to “switch on fewer lamps, and stick to less intense light bulbs”.
