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·March 6, 2015·5 min read

The Rise and Fall of Cognitive Skills

Different components of fluid intelligence peak at different ages, a new study reports.

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·March 6, 2015·4 min read

People with Anorexia and Body Dysmorphic Disorder Have Similar Brain Abnormalities

A new study reports people with BDD and anorexia have similar brain abnormalities which affect their ability to process visual information.

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·March 6, 2015·2 min read

Multitasking Hunger Neurons Also Control Compulsive Behaviors

Researchers report when food is absent, Agrp neurons initiate repetitive behaviors.

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·March 5, 2015·2 min read

Brain Structure Varies Depending on How Trusting People Are of Others

A new neuroimaging study shows differences in brain structure according to how trusting people are of others.

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·March 5, 2015·4 min read

Abnormal Brain Rhythms Tied to Problems with Thinking in Schizophrenia

Using a unique mouse model, researchers show cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia may be reversible.

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·March 4, 2015·3 min read

Oxytocin May Enhance Social Function in Psychiatric Disorders

Inducing the release of oxytocin could be a viable option for enhancing social function in some psychiatric disorders.

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·March 3, 2015·3 min read

ADHD Plus Childhood Trauma Heightens Risk for Self Harm and Suicide

Researchers report young women with ADHD who have also faced childhood trauma are at increased risk of self harm and suicide.

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·March 3, 2015·4 min read

People Sniff Their Hands Twice as Much after a Handshake

A new study reports on why we sniff our hands after a handshake.

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·March 3, 2015·3 min read

Creative Genius Driven by Distraction

Real world creativity could be associated with a reduced ability to filter irrelevant sensory information, a new study reports.

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·February 26, 2015·4 min read

Study Identifies Neurons That Help Predict What Another Individual Will Do

A new study reports researchers have identified two groups of neurons which appear to play key roles in social interaction.

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·February 26, 2015·3 min read

Study Maps Extroversion Types in the Brain’s Anatomy

A new study uses MRI technology to map the neuroanatomical differences and similarities in two different kinds of extroverts.

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·February 25, 2015·2 min read

Sobering Effect of Oxytocin

Researchers report oxytocin can influence the intoxicating effect of alcohol.

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Psychology

The Rise and Fall of Cognitive Skills

People with Anorexia and Body Dysmorphic Disorder Have Similar Brain Abnormalities

Multitasking Hunger Neurons Also Control Compulsive Behaviors

Brain Structure Varies Depending on How Trusting People Are of Others

Abnormal Brain Rhythms Tied to Problems with Thinking in Schizophrenia

ADHD Plus Childhood Trauma Heightens Risk for Self Harm and Suicide

Creative Genius Driven by Distraction

Study Maps Extroversion Types in the Brain’s Anatomy

Sobering Effect of Oxytocin

Psychedelics Linked to Lower Anxiety and Depression in Young Adults

Water Fluoridation Does Not Impair Brain Function

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