FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 11, 2019·4 min readWhy stress and anxiety aren’t always badStress and anxiety often play a helpful, not harmful, role in our daily lives. Experiencing stress can lead to higher levels of resilience when faced with new challenges, and anxiety can lead to action.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 1, 2019·5 min readDigital games may beat mindfulness apps at relieving stressPlaying digital games on a cell phone may help reduce stress following a tough day at work. Researchers found those who played shape-fitting games felt less stressed than those who chose to use mindfulness apps.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 16, 2019·3 min readVirtual reality lullaby machine shown to induce tranquil pre-sleep statesInter-Dream, a new immersive virtual reality system developed by researchers and artists, can ease you into the right frame of mind for a restful night's sleep.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 9, 2019·4 min readThe problem with mindfulnessWhile those who promote mindfulness claim the practice offers massive amounts of health and psychological benefits, very little scientific evidence backs up the claim.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychologyVisual Neuroscience·April 30, 2019·3 min readDon’t even think about it: why thought control is so difficultStudy offers new insights into the mechanisms behind thought control and suggests individual differences play a role in our ability to control our thoughts.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 29, 2019·6 min readMusic and Mindful Music Listening May Improve Stroke RecoveryListening to music was associated with improvements in memory and cognition while participating in mindfulness improved mood in patients who recently suffered an ischemic stroke. Researchers believe combining the two approaches may enhance both cognition and mood in patients early post-stroke.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 16, 2019·4 min readMindful body awareness training during treatment for drug addiction helps prevent relapseAn intervention treatment called Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy, or MABT, helps women recover from, and prevents relapse, in substance use disorder when used in conjunction with community-based programs.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 10, 2019·5 min readResearch shows evidence of impulsive behavior in nonsuicidal self-injuryNonsuicidal self-harm is associated with neurocognitive impulsivity, especially in those who perceive negative emotional context of criticism in close relationships.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 13, 2018·5 min readWhy It’s Fun to Be FrightenedWith Halloween just around the corner, researchers look at why many of us find enjoyment out of being scared.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 26, 2018·4 min readPracticing Mindfulness Benefits Parents and ChildrenAccording to a new study, practicing mindfulness can have beneficial effects on both parents and children. The study reports parents who practice mindfulness have better control of their emotions, which helps them to apply consistency and encourage their children. Children showed improvements in social skills and a decrease in negative behaviors when interacting with others.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·September 8, 2018·4 min readMindful People Feel Less PainThose who are more mindful are less caught up in the experience of pain, and report feeling less pain than those who are less mindful, a new study reports. Researchers say higher disposition mindfulness during painful heat is associated with greater deactivation of the posterior cingulate cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·August 27, 2018·4 min readASMR Videos Could Be a New Digital Therapy For DepressionAs ASMR videos are becoming more and more popular, researchers consider using ASMR as a therapeutic tool to treat a range of psychological disorders.Read More