Survey study identifies four main techniques women feel enhance their sexual pleasure. Researchers say understanding the dynamics of pleasure and satisfaction experienced during sexual encounters is critical to good sexual health overall. Read More
Study identifies six psycho-acoustically distinct types of screams, relaying emotions such as pain, anger, fear, joy, sadness, and pleasure. Non-alarming screams, such as expressions of joy and pleasure, are perceived and processed by the brain more effectively than screams of alarm. Read More
Genetics may help explain why women are at higher risk for developing chronic pain disorders than men. The study also sheds light on the role the central nervous system plays in the development of chronic pain. Read More
Women who embarked on higher education reported better overall psychological well-being, positive affect, and reduced psychological distress. Read More
A new study of gene expression in the hippocampus has unveiled two new genes potentially implicated in Alzheimer's disease. Read More
Atheists are more likely to believe the morality of an action is based on its consequences, while theists are more inclined to endorse moral values that promote group cohesion. Both believers and non-believers share moral values related to protecting vulnerable individuals and liberty versus oppression, a new study concludes. Read More
Using aversive stimuli and punishments to train dogs leads to increased stress and anxiety in the animals. Read More
Better cardiovascular health in midlife was associated with a decreased risk of developing dementia later in life. Read More
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Using data from neuroimaging, a machine learning algorithm has identified key functional neural connections that could serve as a biomarker in the diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Read More
Certain types of interactions between parents and babies result in greater infant vocabulary. Read More
Herpes virus simplex type 1 infection can spread to the fetal brain during pregnancy, resulting in an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disabilities and neurological deficits. Read More
Genetic variants of ROBO1 in young children are associated with gray matter volume in the right parietal cortex. This, in turn, predicts mathematical tests scored by second grade. Read More
