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Multiple brain regions moderate and link depressive mood and pain

Neuroscience NewsMay 21, 2019

People with higher levels of depressive moods exhibited heightened sensitivity to pain, and had greater activation in the prefrontal cortex, insula and somatosensory cortex.... Read More...

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Anxious people quicker to flee danger

Neuroscience NewsMay 20, 2019

Those with anxiety escape from non-imminent threats of danger sooner than those who are not anxious. ... Read More...

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Exercise Benefits Brains and Blood Flow Changes in Older Adults

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 31, 2019

Exercise is associated with improved brain function and a decrease in cerebral blood flow in older people with mild cognitive impairment, a new study reports. ... Read More...

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Personality and Mood Affect Brain Response to Personal Choice

Neuroscience NewsNovember 20, 2018

Researchers report personality traits and psychological health impact how we value personal control when making decisions. The study reports brain activity in the motivation system is dampened in those with passive personalities and depression when we receive rewards that we have earned or feel in personal control of situations.... Read More...

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MDMA Makes People Cooperative, But Not Gullible

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2018

Researchers report MDMA, the main compound in ecstasy, helps people to cooperate better, but only when the other person is trustworthy.... Read More...

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Brain Changes Found in Self-Injuring Teen Girls Similar to BPD

Neuroscience NewsNovember 13, 2018

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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Brain Signature of Depressed Mood Identified

Neuroscience NewsNovember 8, 2018

A new study reveals common brain activity patterns associated with depressive moods. ... Read More...

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Does Neuroscience Hold the Key to Understanding the Criminal Mind?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 5, 2018

According to a new study those with higher criminal tendencies choose to take risks and gamble more than law abiding citizens.... Read More...

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‘Compulsivity Circuit’ in Heavy Drinkers Identified

Neuroscience NewsAugust 21, 2018

Researchers identify a driving network for compulsivity in those with alcohol use disorders. The study reports heavy drinkers have more activity in the prefronal cortex, insular and striatum, areas of the brain critical for reward and decision making.... Read More...

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Dominant Men Make Decisions Faster

Neuroscience NewsAugust 16, 2018

Regardless of social context, highly dominant males respond faster in situations where decisions need to be made, a new study reports.... Read More...

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