FeaturedPsychology·April 1, 2016·7 min readBrain Changes Seen in Veterans With PTSD Following Mindfulness TrainingResearchers report veterans with PTSD were better able to manage invasive traumatic memories with the help of mindfulness training.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·April 4, 2016·4 min readMarker for Poor Memory in Schizophrenia Patients IdentifiedResearchers directly link the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex to working memory performance in people with Schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 7, 2016·5 min readIs Risk-Taking Behavior Contagious?Researchers report on a contagion effect when it comes to risk taking behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 11, 2016·3 min readExposure to Blue Wavelength Lights Improves Reaction TimesA new study reports on increased activity in the prefrontal cortex following exposure to blue wavelength light.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 28, 2016·6 min readStudy Identifies Brain Areas Altered During Hypnotic TrancesResearchers document neural changes associated with hypnosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 19, 2016·4 min readTranscranial Direct Current Stimulation Raises Glutamate LevelsResearchers measure changes in brain metabolism during tDCS.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 11, 2016·4 min readCould Mental Math Boost Emotional Health?According to researchers, engaging the prefrontal cortex with mental math exercises could help to improve emotional health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 16, 2016·6 min readMore GABA in One Brain Region Linked to Better Working MemoryResearchers report the amount of GABA in person's dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is linked the ability to keep several things in mind simultaneously.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 16, 2016·3 min readNon-Invasive Brain Stimulation Improves Cognitive ControlApplying transcranial direct current stimulation to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can help to improve cognitive control and may be a beneficial treatment for those with autism, schizophrenia and ADHD, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 9, 2017·6 min readMemory Brain Hack: Super Sized Memory is Trainable and Long LastingEmbarking in 30 minutes of strategic memory training for 40 days more than doubles the capacity for memory recall, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 14, 2017·3 min readHigh Stakes, High Risk, and a Bad Bet: Inside the Brains of Gambling AddictsA new neuroimaging study finds those with gambling addition have a poor ability to assess and adapt to high risk situations.Read More