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·September 13, 2018·3 min read

The Art of Storytelling: Why We Relate to Characters

A new neuroimaging study sheds light on how we relate to characters in stories. Researchers report, no matter how a story is relayed, brain networks associated with theory of mind are activated when participants associate with the protagonist. The study concludes our brains relate best to characters, no matter how the narrative is expressed.

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·June 13, 2018·4 min read

Cannabis Does Not Increase Suicidal Behavior in Psychiatric Patients

A new study contradicts existing data, finding there is no significant link between cannabis use and suicidal behavior in people with mental health disorders.

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·April 17, 2018·3 min read

Sweat So You Don’t Forget: Exercise Breaks Improve Learning

In adult students, taking a short exercise break during a lecture can help to improve learning and recall, researchers report.

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·November 28, 2017·4 min read

Antibiotics Administered During Labor Delay Healthy Gut Bacteria in Babies

A new study reveals antibiotics given to pregnant women with Group B Streptococcus during labor can affect a baby's development of gut bacteria.

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·November 22, 2017·3 min read

High Intensity Exercise Boosts Memory

Six weeks of high intensity exercise can significantly boost interference memory, a new study reports.

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·October 11, 2017·4 min read

How Green Tea Extract Could Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s

Researchers reveal a compound in green tea extract may help protect the brain against cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's by coating toxic oligomers.