Brain Changes Found in Self-Injuring Teen Girls Similar to BPD
A new neuroimaging study reveals the brains of teenage girls who self harm show similar features to adults with borderline personality disorder. ... Read More...
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Sensitive Babies Become Altruistic Toddlers
A baby's attention to fearful faces may predict their level of altruism as toddlers, a new study reports.... Read More...
Marijuana May Bring Relief to Those Suffering Sciatica
Researchers report THC oil may be beneficial in providing pain relief for those suffering radicular pain, such as sciatica. The study reports marijuana reduces connections between areas of the brain that process sensory signals and emotions.... Read More...
How the Brain Forgets on Purpose
Researchers implicate the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and hippocampus in in our ability to actively forget a memory. ... Read More...
Similar Changes in the Brains of Patients with ADHD and Emotional Instability
Researchers report ADHD and conduct disorder exhibit similar, overlapping changes in the brain.... Read More...
How the Brain Suppresses the Act of Revenge
A new neuroimaging study reveals the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex plays a vital role in suppressing the act of revenge.... Read More...
Link Found Between Resilience to Dyslexia and Gray Matter in Frontal Cortex
Researchers report high density of neurons in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex play a significant role in resilient dyslexia.... Read More...
Neural Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep Identified
Researchers have identified a neural link between depression and sleep problems. The study reports brain regions associated with short term memory, self and negative emotions are strongly connected in those with depression, and this may lead to bad sleep quality.... Read More...
How the Brain Controls Food Cravings
A new EEG study reveals when activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is suppressed, cravings for high calorie food increases.... Read More...
Savory Foods May Promote Healthy Eating Through Effects on the Brain
Researchers report consuming a savory broth can produce subtle neurobiological changes that promotes healthy eating behaviors and food choices. ... Read More...
Your Brain Anatomy May Play a Role in Determining Your Food Choices
Gray matter volume in the dosolateral and ventromedial prefrontal cortex predicts whether you will choose a health food option or not, researchers report.... Read More...
Why Being Left Handed Matters for Mental Health
Researchers believe some treatments for mental health conditions may be ineffective, or even dangerous for left handed people. A new study reports areas of the brain housing alertness and determination may be on the right side for left dominant people. The new theory suggests the location of a person's neural system for emotion depends on their handedness. ... Read More...