Schizophrenia and Memory Deficits: Biological Origins of Core Schizophrenia Symptoms Discovered
A lack of adaptability in hippocampal place cells could be key to memory deficits in schizophrenia, researchers report. ... Read More...
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New Insight Into Self-Control Through Neuroimaging
A new neuroimaging study reveals self control varies depending on the importance of the decision. Self control, researchers note, may also be augmented when people are asked to justify their decisions.... Read More...
Is ADHD Really a Sleep Problem?
A recent study proposes a new theory that states ADHD may be linked to problems with regular circadian sleep. Researchers found in 75% of people with ADHD, the physiological sleep phases was delayed by 1.5 hours.... Read More...
Children’s Sleep Quality Linked to Mothers’ Insomnia
A new study reveals children are more likely to experience poor sleep patterns if their mother suffers from insomnia. However, there is no link between children's sleep quality and insomnia in their fathers. ... Read More...
For Academic Success A Little Stress May Help
A new study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry reports children who experience very little or too much stress when they start secondary education are at higher risk of dropping out of school than those who experience moderate anxiety.... Read More...
Addressing Domestic Violence Should be Part of Recovery Plan During Natural Disasters
Natural disasters cause significant distress and stress to those affected. Previous studies have shown incidences of domestic violence become more prevalent and severe following a natural disaster. To help victims of domestic violence, researchers have proposed a new framework that can help them during and after the disasters.... Read More...
Mind Wandering Is Common While Driving
During simulated driving, people's minds tend to wander upwards of 70% of the time, researchers report.... Read More...
Two Distinct Brain Regions Have Independent Influence on Decision-Making
Researchers report the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex and orbitofrontal cortex play key roles in decision making.... Read More...
Chronic Lack of Sleep Increases Risk Seeking
According to University of Zurich researchers, sleep deprivation can lead to an increase in risk seeking behaviors.... Read More...
Dancing Can Reverse the Signs of Aging in the Brain
Numerous recent studies have shown a link between exercise and improved cognitive performance in older people. A new study reveals dancing may have the most profound effect on cognitive health.... Read More...
Computer Algorithm Links Facial Masculinity to Autism
Researchers applied a computer algorithm to 3D facial images of children diagnosed with ASD. The algorithm detected both males and females with autism had more masculine features than children not on the spectrum.... Read More...
Delving Into Dopamine
Researchers examining how learning processes are affected in some neurodegenerative diseases uncover how neural impulses form memories.... Read More...