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·April 29, 2018·4 min read

How Pleasure Affects Our Brains

A new article looks at the neuroscience of pleasure and considers why, in the pursuit of pleasure, we embark in some actions which are detrimental to our well being.

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·April 23, 2018·3 min read

How Your Brain Learns to Expect Muddy Puddles in the Park (and Other Things)

Researchers reveal the role the orbitofrontal cortex plays in identity expectations.

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·March 26, 2018·5 min read

Neural Fingerprints of Altruism

A new neuroimaging study of war veterans with TBI reveals some interesting insights into brain areas associated with altruism.

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·March 25, 2018·3 min read

Older Adults Who Have Slower Walking Speeds May Have Increased Dementia Risk

A new study reveals older adults with slower walking speeds are at an increased risk of developing dementia.

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·March 19, 2018·3 min read

Multiple Screen Use Affects Snack Choices

When people engage in media multitasking activities that make them feel good, they are more prone to select healthier snacks, a new study reports.

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·March 19, 2018·5 min read

Decision Making is Shaped by Individual Differences in the Functional Brain Connectome

Researchers report individual differences in functional brain connectivity reflects differences in how certain intrinsic connectivity networks engage during decision making.

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·March 15, 2018·4 min read

Alcohol Dampens Brain Waves Associated with Decision Making, But Not Motor Control

Researchers report drinking alcohol can impair brain waves associated with decision making, but not necessarily motor control.

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·March 13, 2018·3 min read

Is the Pursuit of Happiness Making You Unhappy?

A new study reports those who actively pursue happiness often feel as they don't have enough time in the day to achieve their goals, resulting in them feeling less happy.

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·February 10, 2018·5 min read

The Mind of a Medalist: How the Brain Can Lead to Olympic Gold

JHU researchers investigated the mindsets of Olympians. The brain activity of medal contenders reveals who will choke under pressure, and who will keep their cool.

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·February 1, 2018·4 min read

Insular Cortex Mediates Approach and Avoidance Responses to Others in Distress

Summary: Social affective behaviors are linked to changes in insular cortex excitability caused by oxytocin, researchers report. Source: Boston College....

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·January 29, 2018·3 min read

Are Religious People Really, On Average, Less Smart than Atheists?

A new study addresses whether religiousity is associated with lower intelligence. Researchers report religious people appear to be predisposed to rely more heavily on intuition when it comes to decision making, over reasoning. They conclude cognitive training could allow religious minded people to maintain their believes without over relying on intuition when making decisions.