Lure of the ‘loot box’ looks a lot like gambling
Loot boxes, a common reward in modern video games, may drive gambling like behaviors in adult gamers, researchers report. ... Read More...
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High Fructose Corn Syrup Consumption Linked to Bipolar Like Behaviors: Adolescent Rat Study
Researchers report adolescent rats exposed to high fructose corn syrup in their diets were more prone to experience symptoms associated with bipolar disorder.... Read More...
Study Identified Numerous Genes Associated with Risk Tolerance and Risky Behaviors
Researchers have identified 124 genetic variants located on 99 separate regions of the genome which are linked to a person's tolerance and willingness to take risks.... Read More...
How the Brain Decides Whether to Hold ’em or Fold ’em
Researchers shed light on the neural mechanisms behind risk taking behaviors. The study reveals the decision to 'up the ante', even when faced with long odds, is a result of an internal bias that adds up over time and involves a 'push pull' dynamic between the two hemispheres of the brain.... Read More...
Adolescent Cannabis Use Alters Development of Planning and Self Control Brain Areas
Researchers report adolescent cannabis use alters the structural development of the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that helps control higher cognitive functions.... Read More...
Casino Lights and Sounds Encourage Risky Decision Making
A new study reveals sensory cues within a casino may directly influence a player's decision to make more risky choices.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Bravery Cells Found in the Hippocampus
OLM cells in the hippocampus play a key role in risk taking behavior and anxiety, researchers report. ... Read More...
Reading Risk Behavior in the Brain
EEG technology allows researchers to predict risk taking behaviors in people. Researchers say higher frontal midline theta power is linked to higher cognitive control, allowing people to weigh up options more intensively during the decision making process.... Read More...
Video Game Loot Boxes Similar to Gambling
Researchers say video games that offer loot boxes containing items to give players an advantage increase gambling and risk taking behaviors in adolescents.... Read More...
Binge Drinkers’ Brains Respond Differently to Risky Child’s Play
Researchers report those who are more prone to take risks while playing a simple children's game may be more prone to risky behaviors, like binge drinking.... Read More...
When Life Gives You Lemons, You Take More Risks
Researchers report exposure to sour foods can increase our desire to take a few risks. Risk averse people, such as those with anxiety disorders, could benefit from eating sour tasting foods to help boost risk taking behaviors, such as talking to new people.... Read More...