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·January 12, 2019·6 min read

Hearing Hate Speech Primes the Brain For Hateful Actions

Researchers report on how the brain is spurred into action by hearing certain words. They propose a new simulation theory that perceiving words can drive brain systems into states almost identical to what would be evoked by directly experiencing what the word describes.

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·November 29, 2018·4 min read

Effective New Target for Mood Boosting Brain Stimulation Found

Stimulating the lateral orbitofrontal cortex improves mood in those suffering from depression, a new study reveals.

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·November 21, 2018·2 min read

Music May Improve Mood in Adults with Dementia

According to researchers, musical intervention can help to improve mood and decrease agitation in those with dementia.

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·November 20, 2018·4 min read

Personality and Mood Affect Brain Response to Personal Choice

Researchers report personality traits and psychological health impact how we value personal control when making decisions. The study reports brain activity in the motivation system is dampened in those with passive personalities and depression when we receive rewards that we have earned or feel in personal control of situations.

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·October 23, 2018·4 min read

Brain Wave Device Enhances Memory Function

Entrainment devices not only enhance theta wave activity, they also may help boost memory performance, a new study reports.

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·October 1, 2018·1 min read

Low Estrogen May Be to Blame for Anxiety and Forgetfulness After Menopause

A new rat study reveals anxiety and memory problems may increase as a result in a drop in estrogen levels following menopause.

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·October 1, 2018·3 min read

Insufficient Sleep Associated with Risky Teen Behavior

A new study reports teens who sleep for less than 6 hours per night are at greater risk of mental health issues, substance abuse, accidents and other risk taking behaviors.

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·September 25, 2018·4 min read

Link Between Hunger and Mood Identified

Researchers report a sudden drop in glucose when we are hungry can negatively impact our mood.

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·September 10, 2018·5 min read

Decoding Mood from Human Brain Signals

Researchers have built a decoder which is able to translate neural signals into mood variations.

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·August 26, 2018·5 min read

Painting a Nuanced Picture of Brain System Regulation Moods and Movements

A new study reports the serotonin system is made up of multiple parallel pathways that affect the brain in different, and sometimes opposing, ways.

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·August 17, 2018·5 min read

CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain

Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.

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·August 9, 2018·5 min read

Getting to the Roots of Pessimism

Researchers shed light on the role the caudate nucleus plays in pessimism. The study reports stimulating this area of the brain generates a negative outlook that clouds decision making.