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Neural Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep Identified

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2018

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...

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How the Brain Controls Food Cravings

Neuroscience NewsJuly 23, 2018

A new EEG study reveals when activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is suppressed, cravings for high calorie food increases.... Read More...

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Savory Foods May Promote Healthy Eating Through Effects on the Brain

Neuroscience NewsJuly 6, 2018

Researchers report consuming a savory broth can produce subtle neurobiological changes that promotes healthy eating behaviors and food choices. ... Read More...

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Your Brain Anatomy May Play a Role in Determining Your Food Choices

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

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...

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Why Being Left Handed Matters for Mental Health

Neuroscience NewsJune 18, 2018

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...

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Link Between Neurotransmitter Imbalance and Brain Connectivity in Those with ASD

Neuroscience NewsJune 6, 2018

Researchers have identified a link between neurotransmitter imbalance and brain connectivity in brain areas associated with social communication and language in those with ASD.... Read More...

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I Saw That: Brain Mechanisms Create Confidence About Things Seen

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2018

Researchers have identified specific brain functions that give you confidence that what you see is actually what you saw. ... Read More...

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Brain Structure May Predict Diet Success

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2018

Researchers report the anatomical structure of our prefrontal cortex may predict how well we stick to healthy eating diet plans.... Read More...

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Why Some Gain While in Pain

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

A new study looks at why pain enhances some people's ability to perform well.... Read More...

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Three Minute Version of Brain Stimulation Therapy Effective for Hard to Treat Depression

Neuroscience NewsApril 27, 2018

Researchers report intermittent theta burst stimulation can help to alleviate the symptoms of major depressive disorder. 49% of patients who received the treatment reported a significant decrease in symptoms, with 32% reporting remission of depression.... Read More...

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Overcoming Bias About Music Takes Work

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2018

Researchers reveal telling people whether a musician in a professional or student can change the way the brain responds to the music they are playing. ... Read More...

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Men and Women Have Opposite Genetic Alterations in Depression

Neuroscience NewsMarch 14, 2018

Researchers discover genes associated with major depressive disorder are altered in opposite directions in males compared to females.... Read More...

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