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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 25, 2022·4 min readADHD Linked to Hoarding BehaviorPeople with ADHD are significantly more likely to develop hoarding behaviors, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 12, 2022·3 min readNature Helps Us Cope With Body Image ThreatsSpending time in nature helps reduce negative feelings about body image and anxiety.Read More
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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 3, 2021·5 min readGut and Heart Signals Affect How We See OurselvesStudy reveals the strength of the connection between the brain and internal organs is associated with how a person feels about their appearance. Weaker brain responses to the gut and heart were linked to greater levels of body shame and weight preoccupation.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·April 29, 2021·3 min readPartially Sighted May Be At Higher Risk of DementiaOlder adults with visual impairments are 1.3 times more likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, often considered a precursor to Alzheimer's disease, than those with no significant vision loss.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 26, 2021·3 min readWomen With Sensory Loss Twice as Likely to Suffer DepressionThe prevalence of depression and anxiety was between 2 and 2.56 higher in women experiencing sensory loss than men. Sensory loss was categorized as hearing loss, visual problems, or dual sensory loss.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2021·2 min readGrowing up in a Bilingual Home Has Lasting BenefitsChildren who grow up in a bilingual household are quicker at shifting their attention and faster at detecting visual changes than adults who learned a second language later in life.Read More
