An interesting look at the role of neurogenesis in depression.
Scientific American: Does Sprouting New Brain Cells Cure Depression?

A longer article discussing cognitive therapy as an alternative to ADHD drugs.
Scientific American: Training the BrainThis one may not be surprising given what we already know about dopamine & reward-seeking ( Read more... )

"Analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid in women with FHA, as opposed to women who were ovulating normally, showed increased levels of cortisol, a hormone related to stress. Chronic elevation of cortisol levels heightens the risk for other health burdens, such as depression or osteoporosis, but chronic cortisol increases can often be reversed with ( Read more... )