FeaturedNeurology·December 10, 2015·3 min readSinging Beneficial for Memory and Mood in Early Stages of DementiaA new study reports singing is beneficial for working memory, mood and executive function in people with mild or early stage dementia.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 3, 2015·2 min readMood of Patient Can Impact Outcome of Medical ProceduresResearchers report the mood of a patient prior to treatment can have a significant impact on the outcome of their procedure.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 24, 2015·3 min readThe Role of Dopamine in Motivation and LearningA new study suggests dopamine levels signal hoe valuable a current situation is regarding receiving a reward.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 20, 2015·3 min read“Mood Math” Could Provide Deeper Understanding of Bipolar DisorderResearchers use mathematical modeling in an attempt to better understand the 'mood dynamics' of people with bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 19, 2015·3 min readYin and Yang of Serotonin Neurons in Mood RegulationDiscovery about serotonin neurons could lead to better treatments for anxiety, depression and other psychological illnesses.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 11, 2015·3 min readOrchestra Boosts Mood and Confidence for People with DementiaMood and confidence boosted for people with dementia who join a special orchestra, a new report says.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 9, 2015·4 min readFoods That Are More or Less Delicious Than We Expect Can Cause Mood ChangesA new study reports that being pleasantly surprised or disappointed with a certain food product can change a person's mood.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 3, 2015·3 min readBeing Moody May Help Us Adapt to ChangeA new study reports as we learn from experience, we are colored by our moods.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularPsychology·October 30, 2015·4 min readInterrupted Sleep Worse for Mood Than Reduced, Continuous Sleep TimeA new study reports quality of sleep is more important than the quantity of sleep for a positive mood.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·September 16, 2015·3 min readChoral Singing Could Improve Quality of Life for Stroke SurvivorsAccording to a new study, singing in a choir can improve feelings of social isolation and low mood in stoke survivors.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 15, 2015·5 min readYoga Appears to Reduce Pain and Improve Mood for People with ArthritisA new study reports people with arthritis who practiced yoga showed a 20 percent improvement in physical health, as well as reduced pain and improved moods.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 8, 2015·3 min readNegative Symptoms of Schizophrenia Linked to Poor Clinical OutcomesA new study reports on a link between adverse clinical outcomes and negative symptoms experienced by people with schizophrenia.Read More
