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·January 10, 2019·6 min read

Men and Women Remember Pain Differently

A new study reports males seem to remember experiences of pain more clearly, while females are less stress by previous painful experiences. Researchers injected ZIP, a memory blocker into the brains of mice before a painful experience. Following the treatment, the males showed no signs of remembering the pain. The study suggests chronic pain is a problem to the extent you remember it. The findings could help develop new treatments for chronic pain.

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·January 3, 2019·4 min read

What Predicts Teen Partner Rape?

Researchers have identified specific risk factors, including coercive control, greater age differences and physical abuse, as predictors of sexual violence in a young woman's first romantic relationship.

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·October 2, 2018·4 min read

The Dire Consequences of Sleep Deprivation

A new study reveals sleep deprivation can seriously hinder memory. Researchers report one of the main reasons for mistakes and accidents in surgery, transportation and operating power plans appears to be a lack of sleep.

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·March 19, 2018·3 min read

Multiple Screen Use Affects Snack Choices

When people engage in media multitasking activities that make them feel good, they are more prone to select healthier snacks, a new study reports.

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·February 28, 2018·3 min read

Perceptions of Old Age Change As We Age

According to researchers, people's perception of old age changes as we age. The older we get, the younger we feel, researchers note.

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·December 12, 2017·4 min read

Marijuana May Help HIV Patients Keep Mental Stamina Longer

THC may slow the progress of cognitive decline that occurs in up to 50 percent of people with HIV, a new study reports.

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·September 14, 2017·3 min read

Expressive Writing Cools Brain on Stressful Tasks for Worriers

Using EEG to measure brain activity, Michigan State University researchers discover expressive writing can help those who worry excessively to calm their fears before entering into a stressful task.

Image shows the researcher demonstrating a hands on the hips power pose.

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·September 11, 2017·4 min read

‘Power Poses’ Don’t Work, Studies Suggest

A popular TED Talk argues power poses helps to boost confidence and increases chances of success. A number of new studies challenges the assertions, reporting that power poses may make people feel more powerful, but that is where the effect ends.

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·September 7, 2017·5 min read

Scratch-and-Sniff Test Could Predict Parkinson’s Earlier Than Previously Thought

A new smell test could help doctors identify those at risk of developing Parkinson's disease up to 10 years before symptoms appear.

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·September 5, 2017·4 min read

Longtime Antidepressant Could Slow Parkinson’s Progression

According to researchers, an antidepressant that has been available for more than 50 years could help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. The drug, nortiptyline, has been shown to stop the growth of alpha synuclein.