risky behavior Research Articles

Study Identified Numerous Genes Associated with Risk Tolerance and Risky Behaviors

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

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...

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Insufficient Sleep Associated with Risky Teen Behavior

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2018

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...

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Does Neuroscience Hold the Key to Understanding the Criminal Mind?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 5, 2018

According to a new study those with higher criminal tendencies choose to take risks and gamble more than law abiding citizens.... Read More...

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Dieting Associated With Risky Behavior in Teen Girls

Neuroscience NewsJune 2, 2018

According to researchers, teenage girls who diet are more likely to embark on unhealthy behaviors, such as binge drinking, smoking and skipping meals.... Read More...

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Social Hormone Promotes Cooperation in Risky Situations

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 9, 2016

According to a new study, the hormone arginine vasopressin promotes trust and cooperation in humans who are in risky situations.... Read More...

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Negative Sibling Relationships Linked to Depression and Risky Behaviors

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 30, 2015

A new study reports the quality of sibling relationship during adolescence has an impact on mental health and risk taking behaviors during adulthood.... Read More...

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News

Think declining mental sharpness ‘just comes with age’? Think again

How memories form and fade

Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health

Neuroscience

Think declining mental sharpness ‘just comes with age’? Think again

How memories form and fade

Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health

Neurology

Think declining mental sharpness ‘just comes with age’? Think again

Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health

How ‘Australian’ mutation leads to Alzheimer’s disease

AI

Understanding the animal brain could help robots wash your dishes

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Machine learning decodes genetic influence over behavior

Robotics

Understanding the animal brain could help robots wash your dishes

New artificial compound eye could improve 3D object tracking

Brain-controlled prosthetic hand to become reality

Psychology

Suicide and self-harm risk nearly triple in people with restless leg syndrome

‘Microdosers’ of psychedelics report improved mood, focus and creativity

Stress in pregnancy impacts childrens’ vulnerability to stress in adulthood

risky behavior

Study Identified Numerous Genes Associated with Risk Tolerance and Risky Behaviors

Dieting Associated With Risky Behavior in Teen Girls

Social Hormone Promotes Cooperation in Risky Situations

Negative Sibling Relationships Linked to Depression and Risky Behaviors