FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 12, 2021·5 min read8 Weeks of Meditation Studies Can Make Your Brain QuickerEight weeks of meditation training enhanced brain connectivity between the default mode network and the dorsal attention network, allowing participants to quickly switch between mind wandering states and focused attention.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·May 23, 2017·3 min readDepression Risk Following Natural Disaster Can Be Predicted By Pupil DilationA new study reveals a person's pupil dilation may give hints as to their risk of developing depression following a natural disaster.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 27, 2018·3 min readDiet Has Bigger Impact on Emotional Well Being in Women than MenAccording to researchers, women may need a diet that includes a larger spectrum of nutrients which help support mood, compared to men.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 11, 2023·5 min readDispelling Popular Myths About HypnosisA recent paper aims to dispel common misconceptions about hypnosis that are widely circulated in popular culture. Contrary to the myth that hypnotized individuals can't resist suggestions, the authors clarify that people retain voluntary control during hypnosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 10, 2023·6 min readEarly Retirement Can Accelerate Cognitive DeclineStudy reveals adults who retire early are at greater risk of cognitive decline as they age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 30, 2023·5 min readHow Alcohol’s Impact on the Brain Makes Us More Likely to DrinkResearchers have uncovered a neural mechanism involving the brain's immune system that spurs alcohol use disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2021·4 min readHow Do Brains Form?A new study that utilizes computer modeling and advanced imaging of developing fetal brains will allow researchers to unravel the mystery of how the brain forms and how early brain development sets the stage for neural health throughout life.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 29, 2020·4 min readIncreased Attention to Sad Faces Predicts Depression Risk in TeenagersBiased attention to sad faces increases the risk of teenagers developing depression, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 9, 2019·3 min readKratom herbal supplement used to treat addiction and pain found unsafe by researchersKratom, a herbal supplement used to manage pain and treat opioid addiction, is unsafe to use, researchers report. The supplement has been linked to an increased risk of tachycardia, hallucinations, coma, and cardiac arrest.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2021·4 min readMental Well-Being Higher In the Summer vs. FallPeople report mental distress is reduced in the Summer compared to the Fall. Researchers speculate the seasonal improvement in mental wellbeing could be a result of improved diet, more frequent exercise, and improved sleep quality during the Summer months.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 1, 2021·5 min readNeanderthals Had the Capacity to Perceive and Produce Human SpeechA new study reveals Neanderthals had the ability to perceive and produce human speech.Read More