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·June 25, 2022·3 min read

Theta Waves: A Marker of Emotional Regulation

Emotional regulation was linked to theta wave activity in the frontal cortex of the brain.

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·June 24, 2022·2 min read

Researchers Uncover Brain Waves Related to Social Behavior

Study reveals brain wave activity in the medial prefrontal cortex and amygdala associated with social behavior in mice.

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·June 18, 2022·2 min read

The Sensations Experienced in Reading Poetry

Using neuroscience concepts, researchers evaluate the emotional sensation and analytical representations that occur as we read poetry.

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·June 9, 2022·3 min read

Brain Changes Linked to Emotion Discovered in Mysterious ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’

Takotsubo syndrome, a sudden form of acute heart failure often brought on by emotional or physical stress, is associated with changes in brain regions associated with emotion and emotional processing.

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·June 7, 2022·6 min read

How Mothers Calm Their Distressed Infants With Soothing Signals

Study reveals how postpartum depression has an impact on how a mother soothes her baby and changes in maternal neurobiological mechanisms when it comes to soothing.

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·June 6, 2022·3 min read

Activating an Amygdala-Brainstem Pathway Relieves Pain and Improves Emotional State in Rats

Researchers report activating a pathway between the amygdala and brain stem helps to relieve pain and reduce defensive behaviors in rat models.

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·June 5, 2022·6 min read

Black Girls Commonly Have Negative Experiences Related to Their Natural Hair

Many young Black girls face bullying, teasing, and unwanted touching of their natural hair by other youngsters. This has a negative effect on body image. Researchers address strategies to promote positive body image in young Black women and girls.

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·June 4, 2022·3 min read

Decisive People Don’t Make Better Decisions

Decisive people may be more confident in their choices, but that does not mean they are better at making decisions than the rest of us.

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·June 3, 2022·3 min read

The Perils of Perfectionism

While there's nothing wrong with having high personal standards, perfectionists often feel as though their achievements and successes are never good enough. Perfectionism increases the risk of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and several other mental health disorders.

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·June 2, 2022·4 min read

Parents’ Unpredictable Behavior May Impair Optimal Brain Circuit Formation

Unpredictable parental behavior and an unpredictable environment disrupt the optimal development of emotional brain circuits during a child's development, increasing the risk of mental health disorders and substance abuse later in life.

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·May 24, 2022·5 min read

Dopamine’s Role in Identifying Emotions

The level of dopamine in the brain may have an impact on emotional recognition in those with Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia, a new study reports.