Monthly Archives: July 2016

In animal research reported in the November 12 issue of the journal Nature, scientists have identified a specific region of the brain that helps regulate behaviors and physiological changes associated with anxiety. Cells in this area, known as the basomedial … Continue reading →

From The Quarterly, January 2016 Dr. Huda Akil is one of the world’s leading experts on what scientists call the neurobiology of emotions. She and her colleagues are now two decades into an investigation of what goes on in the … Continue reading →

Successful management of bipolar disorder is largely dependent on having a well-thought-out plan and talking over any changes with your support team first.   Since first being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 17, Kristin Finn has gone off her … Continue reading →

Minerals are naturally occurring substances that are basic building blocks for cells and chemical processes in the body. Most of them are needed in relatively small amounts, amounts that are covered through the combination of a reasonably decent diet and … Continue reading →