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·July 8, 2025·8 min read

The Brain Weaves Time Into Memories With Unique Neural Bookmarks

Our brain doesn’t just record time—it organizes our lives into distinct, memorable moments. New research reveals that neurons in the lateral entorhinal cortex generate unique “jumps” in activity when something meaningful happens, creating bookmarks that structure our experiences.

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·June 19, 2025·6 min read

How Sleep Deprivation Amplifies Pain in Migraine

New research reveals that sleep deprivation alters how the brain processes pain in people with migraines. Using EEG and pain stimulation, scientists found that migraine sufferers’ brains respond differently after poor sleep, showing reduced ability to suppress pain signals.

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·May 8, 2025·6 min read

New Relief for Panic Disorders

A focused four-day treatment for panic disorder has shown impressive and lasting results, according to new research. Originally developed in Bergen and called Bergen 4-Day Treatment (B4DT), this method delivers rapid relief, with nearly 90% of patients reporting major improvement one week after therapy.

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·May 6, 2025·4 min read

Physical Activity Protects Teens From Depression

A long-term study shows that teenagers who maintain or increase physical activity levels are less likely to develop symptoms of depression. Researchers tracked 873 participants from ages 6 to 18, measuring activity levels with accelerometers and assessing mental health through clinical interviews.

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·April 30, 2025·5 min read

Small Bursts, Big Gains: Exercise Shields the Aging Brain

New research shows that even small amounts of high-intensity physical activity can significantly benefit brain health and reduce dementia risk. The study highlights how endurance training and fitness influence inflammation, blood flow, and brain plasticity—key factors in cognitive decline.

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·April 30, 2025·7 min read

Girls With ADHD Face Higher Risk of Anxiety

A new study reveals that in girls, symptoms of inattentive-type ADHD significantly increase the likelihood of developing anxiety during adolescence. Inattention and anxiety appear to reinforce each other in girls, but not in boys, where hyperactivity is the more predictive factor.

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·March 27, 2025·8 min read

Killing in Combat Doesn’t Always Harm Soldiers’ Mental Health

A large study of over 14,000 Norwegian veterans reveals that taking a life in combat doesn't automatically damage a soldier’s mental health—context matters. Veterans from Afghanistan, where combat was expected and rules of engagement were clear, showed no long-term psychological harm from killing.

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·December 15, 2024·4 min read

Positive Attitude Boosts Passion and Determination

New research links a positive attitude, or "growth mindset," to higher levels of passion and determination. A study of over 1,500 participants aged 13 to 77 found that those with the most positive outlook had significantly greater willpower and enthusiasm than those with a negative mindset.

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·May 17, 2024·5 min read

Loneliness May Predict Mental Health Issues

A study following 2600 participants over 20 years revealed a correlation between loneliness in adolescence and an increased risk of developing mental health problems like psychosis, bipolar disorder, and depression in adulthood. While causality cannot be definitively determined, the association is strong, highlighting the importance of monitoring and addressing loneliness in young people.

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·May 2, 2024·5 min read

Social Media Use Does Not Diminish Offline Friendships in Youth

A new study challenges the concern that social media impairs young people's offline interactions. The study, part of the long-term Trondheim Early Secure Study, surveyed 800 individuals from ages 10 to 18, finding that increased social media use correlates with more offline socialization, not less.

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·March 25, 2024·6 min read

Can Rhythm Sense Predict Language Skills?

Researchers developed the Speech-to-Speech Synchronization (SSS) test to explore how individuals align their speech with language rhythms, revealing innate differences that could influence language acquisition and neurological health. The study found that individuals can be categorized into high and low synchronizers, with high synchronizers displaying stronger neural connections related to language perception and production.

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·March 19, 2024·6 min read

Unlocking Potential: A Short Course Boosts Grit and Self-Belief

A novel method offers a promising approach to enhancing grit and self-belief. Through a pilot study involving 38 Norwegian students, this method, encapsulated in a 35-40 minute online course named 'I CAN', demonstrated a significant increase in participants' persistence and belief in their abilities to achieve goals.