FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 26, 2023·5 min readA Laugh a Day Keeps the Doctor Away?Laughter doesn't only help bring people together, it can be great therapy for those suffering from depression, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 21, 2023·6 min readProcrastination Is Linked to Poor Mental and Physical HealthProcrastination is linked to increased anxiety, stress, pain, unhealthier lifestyles, and delays in seeking assistance for general health problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 17, 2023·5 min readFrequent Visits to Green Space Linked to Lower Use of Certain Prescription MedsPeople who frequently visit green spaces are less likely to use prescription medications for anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and asthma, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 15, 2023·5 min readHaving Strong Social Connections Can Improve Your HealthStrong bonds with family can help improve health-related behaviors, while strong connections with friends and other social groups were associated with better overall mental health and well-being.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 9, 2023·4 min readFrequent Use of Antibiotics May Heighten Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk in Adults Over 40Adult exposure to antibiotics appears to be linked to an increased risk of developing an inflammatory bowel disorder, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The risk appears to be cumulative, greatest around two years after use, and for antibiotics that target gut infections.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 6, 2023·4 min readWomen Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence Three Times More Likely to Contract HIVStudy reveals women who experience domestic abuse are three times more likely to contract HIV infection.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 4, 2023·3 min readTraveling Farther Away From Home Linked to Better HealthPeople who frequently travel 15 or more miles from home report better overall health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 4, 2023·5 min readAntibiotic Residues in Water a Threat to Human HealthThe increase in antibiotic residue found in wastewater and treatment plants increases antibiotic resistance and antibiotic residue found in drinking water may pose a threat to public health.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 13, 2022·6 min readFactors Linked to Optimal Aging UncoveredPhysically active, married females who are from financially stable backgrounds, are not obese, and do not suffer from insomnia are more likely to maintain good health and less likely to suffer cognitive, physical, or emotional problems as they age.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·November 17, 2022·4 min readGenetic Links Between Traits Are Often OverstatedResearchers say estimates of how strongly diseases and traits share genetic signals could be over-inflated. Instead, they suggest, mating patterns may help explain the biological relationship between traits.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 16, 2022·4 min readHigher Sense of Purpose in Life May Be Linked to Lower Mortality RiskA sense of purpose may have health-protective benefits including a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 7, 2022·3 min readUltraprocessed Foods Linked to Premature DeathsIncreased consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with more than 10% of all-cause premature, preventable deaths.Read More
