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·May 25, 2018·3 min read

New Observations Following Replication of Famous Marshmallow Test

A replication of the famous Marshmallow test has reveal some interesting new insights into the psychological development of children. Researchers report there is no indication the test was able to predict later behaviors or personality measures in children. Interventions focused on teaching children to delay gratification are likely to be ineffective, researchers say.

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·May 24, 2018·3 min read

Hay Fever Increases Depression and Anxiety Risk in Teens

A new study reveals adolescents who suffer from hay fever may be at higher risk of developing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Additionally, those with the allergy have lower resistance to stress, are more impulsive and exhibit more hostility, researchers report.

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·May 24, 2018·4 min read

Depression Speeds Up Brain Aging

A new study reveals depression can accelerate brain aging. The study sheds light on the effect depression has on the decline in overall cognitive function.

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·May 23, 2018·4 min read

‘Seeing’ Music or ‘Tasting’ Numbers? What We Can Learn From Those With Synesthesia

Researchers take a deeper look at synesthesia, revealing the condition could be linked to some autoimmune diseases. The paper also reports synesthetes have better memory and are more creative than those without the disorder.

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·May 23, 2018·3 min read

Self Consistency Influences How We Make Decisions

Researchers say our decisions are influence by our past judgments as a way to remain self consistent.

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·May 23, 2018·7 min read

Training Compassion ‘Muscle’ May Boost Brain’s Resilience to Others’ Suffering

A new study reveals compassion meditation training may reduce distress when witnessing the suffering of others and improve the ability to respond with compassion.

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·May 23, 2018·4 min read

People with Family History of Alcoholism Release More Dopamine in Expectation of Alcohol

A new study reports people who have a family history of alcohol use disorder release more dopamine in the ventral striatum as a response to the expectation of receiving an alcoholic drink than those without a family history of alcoholism.

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·May 22, 2018·4 min read

Less May Be More in Brain Stimulation Therapy

When it comes to using rTMS to treat neurological and psychiatric conditions, less might be more, researchers say. The study reports fewer stimulations are required to prevent neurons from ceasing to respond.

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·May 22, 2018·4 min read

Why Do We Yawn and Why Is Yawning So Contagious?

Researchers investigate the biological aspects of yawning and consider why yawning is so contagious.

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·May 22, 2018·3 min read

People with ASD at Risk of Manipulation Because they Can’t Tell When They Are Being Lied To

A new study reveals people with ASD may be at higher risk of being manipulated as they find it more difficult to pick up social cues about deceit. Researchers say the ability to detect lies is significantly diminished in those with autism.

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·May 22, 2018·3 min read

Schizophrenics’ Blood Has More Genetic Material From Microbes

A new study reports blood samples taken from those with Schizophrenia contain genetic material from more types of microbes than people without the condition. Additionally, the blood samples contained less CD8+ memory T cells.

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·May 22, 2018·4 min read

Brain Structure Linked with Sex Based Differences in Anxiety Behavior: Mouse Study

A new mouse study reveals females have a three fold higher abundance of EP3, in addition to elevated levels of genes associated with major depressive disorder in the locus coeruleus.