Correlations between altered body temperature and depression have been reported in small samples; greater confidence in these associations would provide a rationale for further examining potential mechanisms of depression related to body temperature regulation. We sought to test the hypotheses that greater depression symptom severity is associated with (1) higher body temperature, (2) smaller differences… Continue reading Elevated body #temperature is associated with #depressive symptoms: results from the TemPredict Study
Category: psychology
Association Between Electronic Diary–Rated #Sleep, Mood, Energy, and #Stress With Incident #Headache in a Community-Based Sample
The aim of this study was to examine the diurnal links between average and changes in average levels of prospectively rated mood, sleep, energy, and stress as predictors of incident headache in a community-based sample.MethodsThis observational study included structured clinical diagnostic assessment of both headache syndromes and mental disorders and electronic diaries that were administered… Continue reading Association Between Electronic Diary–Rated #Sleep, Mood, Energy, and #Stress With Incident #Headache in a Community-Based Sample
Do interventions for mood improve #inflammatory biomarkers in inflammatory #bowel disease?: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundPsychoneuroimmunological mechanisms and the gut-brain axis appear relevant to disease activity and progression in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). A recent review showed no effect of psychological therapies on self-reported disease activity in IBD. This meta-analysis aims to establish whether interventions targeting mood outcomes (e.g., depression, anxiety and stress) impact inflammation levels in IBD and possible… Continue reading Do interventions for mood improve #inflammatory biomarkers in inflammatory #bowel disease?: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The Transformative Power of Gratitude: A Journey into Presence
In the tapestry of human existence, few threads weave a narrative as profound as the essence of gratitude. Robert Holden’s timeless wisdom encapsulated in the words, “The more grateful you are, the more present you become,” unveils a profound truth that beckons us to embark on a transformative journey into the depths of mindfulness and… Continue reading The Transformative Power of Gratitude: A Journey into Presence
#Lactobacillus from the Altered Schaedler Flora maintain IFNγ homeostasis to promote #behavioral stress resilience
The gut microbiome consists of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that inhabit the digestive tract. These communities are sensitive to disruption from environmental exposures ranging from diet changes to illness. Disruption of the community of lactic acid producing bacteria, Lactobaccillacea, has been well documented in mood disorders and stress exposure. In fact, oral supplement with many Lactobacillus species… Continue reading #Lactobacillus from the Altered Schaedler Flora maintain IFNγ homeostasis to promote #behavioral stress resilience
Examining the Association between #Coffee Intake and the Risk of Developing #Irritable #Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a highly prevalent disorder of braingut interaction with a significant impact on quality of life. Coffee is a widely consumed beverage with numerous bioactive compounds that have potential effects on human health and disease states. Current studies on the effect of regular coffee consumption on the risk of developing… Continue reading Examining the Association between #Coffee Intake and the Risk of Developing #Irritable #Bowel Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The psychophysiology of Mastermind: Characterizing response times and #blinking in a high-stakes television game show
Television game shows have proven to be a valuable resource for studying human behavior under conditions of high #stress and high stakes. However, previous work has focused mostly on choices—ignoring much of the rich visual information that is available on screen. Here, we take a first step to extracting more of this information by investigating… Continue reading The psychophysiology of Mastermind: Characterizing response times and #blinking in a high-stakes television game show
#Prebiotic #diet changes neural correlates of #food decision-making in #overweight adults: a randomised controlled within-subject cross-over trial
Objective Animal studies suggest that prebiotic, plant-derived nutrients could improve homoeostatic and hedonic brain functions through improvements in microbiome–gut–brain communication. However, little is known if these results are applicable to humans. Therefore, we tested the effects of high-dosed prebiotic fibre on reward-related food decision-making in a randomised controlled within-subject cross-over study and assayed potential microbial and… Continue reading #Prebiotic #diet changes neural correlates of #food decision-making in #overweight adults: a randomised controlled within-subject cross-over trial
#Silence Your #Mind: Unfold the Path to Inner Peace!
In the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, it’s easy to forget the profound truth that lies at the core of our being: “I am the silence of silence.” These words, rooted in ancient philosophies and wisdom, offer a guiding path to freedom from the relentless chatter of the mind and the shackles it… Continue reading #Silence Your #Mind: Unfold the Path to Inner Peace!