Findings shed new light on the gut's enteric nervous system, offering hope for treatments for a range of disorders.
Short naps of up to 60 minutes in duration do not mitigate the effects of a night of sleep deprivation, a new study reports. However, the amount of slow-wave sleep achieved during a nap was related to reduced impairments associated with sleep deprivation.
Study reveals few differences in life satisfaction and limited differences in personality traits between those who are child-free and those who are parents.
Study reveals a significant association between an infant's gut microbiome and their fear response.
A caffeine jolt may give you a little more energy following a restless night of sleep, but it doesn't necessarily help with boosting cognition. Researchers found that while caffeine helped sleep deprived students to perform better at some simple cognition tests, it had no effect on improving performance on more challenging tasks, like placekeeping tests.
People with a poor sense of smell are 50% more likely to be hospitalized for pneumonia than those with a good sense of smell.
While seeking support via social media doesn't necessarily harm mental health, it doesn't help it either. However, real-life social interactions can have a positive effect on mental health.
Study of gar fish reveals the modern eye-brain connection may have evolved much earlier than previously believed.
People's reasoning for "swiping right" on dating apps are based on attractiveness and the race for a potential partner, and these decisions are made in less than a second, a new study reports. Users who perceived themselves to be more attractive swiped less more often, demonstrating themselves to be more picky when it came to partner selection.
Stress and depression may increase the risk of dementia and cognitive decline in older members of the LGBTQ community, a new study reports.
Placebos reduce biomarkers in the brain of emotional distress, even when a patient knows they are taking one.
Many of us feel obligated to perform acts for loved ones, such as calling more frequently or running an errand for an elderly friend, during this time of social distancing. Researchers report low-level obligations and acts of kindness can help strengthen relationships, while more substantive obligations can put a strain on relationships.
