FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 23, 2021·3 min read‘Night Owls’ May Be Twice as Likely as Morning ‘Larks’ to Underperform at WorkStudy reports night-owls are more likely than early birds to underperform at work and retire early due to ill health or disability.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 8, 2020·4 min read$1 increase in minimum wage linked to 3.5% – 6% fall in suicide rateA $1 raise in minimum wage was associated with a drop in suicide rates of between 3.5 to 6% in people with a high school education or less. The effect, researchers say, appears to be strongest during times of high unemployment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 25, 2021·2 min readAfternoon Napping Linked to Better Mental AgilityAn afternoon nap may help improve mental agility, a new study suggests. A short afternoon nap was associated with better working memory, verbal fluency, and locational awareness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 26, 2019·5 min readAnxiety might be alleviated by regulating gut bacteriaA new meta-analysis study reports regulating intestinal microbiota is more than 50% effective at helping to reduce anxiety. Non-probiotic interventions were more effective than probiotic interventions at helping to relieve symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 22, 2023·5 min readAny Regular Physical Activity at Any Age Linked to Better Brain Function in Later LifeAt any age, regular exercise or physical activity helps to maintain brain function during old age. However, maintaining a frequent workout schedule throughout life was linked to better mental acuity, memory, and cognition later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 18, 2021·4 min readAre Rocket Scientists and Brain Surgeons Really Smarter Than Everyone Else?In terms of general intelligence, rocket scientists and brain surgeons are no smarter than the general population, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2023·5 min readBeing Married May Help People Maintain Lower Blood Sugar LevelsRegardless of how harmonious a relationship is, married people appear to be better able to control their blood sugar levels.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 19, 2018·3 min readBeware of Getting a Tattoo if Your Immune System Isn’t Up to ScratchA new case study reveals a woman experienced ongoing chronic pain after receiving a tattoo while her immune system was compromised. While the cause of her condition isn't known, doctors believe the pain is likely linked to the tattooing process, which may have been compounded by her compromised immune system.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 21, 2022·2 min readBlood Pressure Highly Likely to Cause Neurotic Personality TraitStudy reveals a link between diastolic blood pressure and an increased risk of neurotic personality traits. Controlling blood pressure can help to reduce anxiety, depression, and neuroticism.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 6, 2023·5 min readBrain Stimulation Enhances Alzheimer’s Cognitive FunctionTranscranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may enhance cognitive function in Alzheimer’s disease patients. The study involved 140 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, who received either active or sham tDCS twice daily for up to six weeks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·August 23, 2022·5 min readCaffeine Metabolite May Slow Progression of Short-Sight In Children7-MX, a caffeine metabolite, may help to slow the progression of myopia or short-sightedness in children.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·April 4, 2022·4 min readChildhood Emotional Trauma Linked to Heightened Multiple Sclerosis Risk Among WomenWomen who experienced childhood trauma had an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life. The evidence suggests childhood abuse and trauma can alter the immune system and increase the risk of developing autoimmune diseases.Read More
