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Measuring the activity of a panel of genes may provide enough information to diagnose bipolar disorder from a blood sample, according to a study published August 4th in the journalTranslational Psychiatry. Currently, bipolar disorder is diagnosed by experienced clincians based … Continue reading →

Researchers have found new clues as to how brain plasticity can overcome a genetic predisposition to bipolar disorder. Tweet This > Reporting their findings online January 5 in Translational Psychiatry, a research team compared connections between different brain regions among … Continue reading →

Researchers have discovered new clues as to how exercise beneficially impacts brain activity in young people with bipolar disorder. Cognitive dysfunction is common among adolescents with bipolar disorder during and between mood episodes – depression-like lows and “manic” highs — … Continue reading →

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 →

Teenagers need between 8 to 10 hours of sleep, while adults should get 7 to 9 hours. Key Takeaways Sleep is important for your physical and mental health. How many hours of sleep you need depends on your age. Sleep … Continue reading →

When combined with prescribed medication, these alternative approaches may help you better manage the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Photo credits: iStock.com; Shutterstock; Getty Images; iStock.com St. John’s wort, meditation, light therapy, and fish oil supplements may help relieve some bipolar … Continue reading →