Psychology / Psychiatry News From Medical News Today

1. 8 ways to calm anxious thoughts
   There are many ways to calm anxiety. Tips include deep breathing, drinking less caffeine, and trying other relaxation strategies. Learn more here.
2. Dopamine and serotonin: Brain chemicals explained
   Dopamine and serotonin, or the 'happy hormones,' play key roles in mood, depression, and appetite, among other things. Learn about similarities, differences, and what happens when they are out of balance here.
3. Brain study probes molecular origins of anxiety
   By studying young monkeys, scientists have identified the first of what they believe to be many brain molecules with a causal role in anxiety.
4. Alzheimer's in women: Could midlife stress play a role?
   New research suggests that experiencing a stressful life event may detrimentally impact older women’s memories and put them at risk of Alzheimer's disease.
5. New insights into how exercise can lift mood in depression
   A new study of people with major depressive disorder suggests that the body's endocannabinoid system plays a role in the mood-lifting effects of exercise.