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Colder, Darker Climates Increase Alcohol Consumption and Liver Disease

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2018

According to researchers, those who live in colder regions with less daytime sun light drink more alcohol than those who live in warm areas. Climate, researchers say, may impact the prevalence of alcoholism and alcoholic cirrhosis.... Read More...

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Can’t Exercise? Taking a Hot Bath Improves Inflammation and Metabolism

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2018

For those who find it difficult to exercise, taking a hot bath can help improve inflammation and glucose levels, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Out Like a Light”: Brain’s Sleep Switch Identified

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2018

Researchers have identified a set of neurons, located in a region of the hypothalamus, that may be the switch that turns the brain off, allowing for sleep. The neurons are also tied to body temperature regulation.... Read More...

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Rising Temperatures Could Increase Suicide Rates

Neuroscience NewsJuly 23, 2018

Comparing historical temperature and suicide data, a new study reveals a strong link between increased temperature and suicide risk. Researchers speculate climate change could lead to an increase in suicide rates across the US and Mexico.... Read More...

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How the Brain Processes Temperature Information to Alter Behavior

Neuroscience NewsJune 29, 2018

Researchers report on how specific neurons can process sensory information about temperature and facilitate a change in behavior to adapt to the climate. ... Read More...

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How the Temperature of Your Nose Shows How Much Strain You Are Under

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 28, 2018

Facial temperature, specifically the temperature above the sinuses, rises as cognitive demands increase, researchers report.... Read More...

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Losing Sleep Over Climate Change

Neuroscience NewsMay 27, 2017

The worry over climate change may not be the main reason you're losing sleep. The rising temperatures associated with global warming are making it harder for people to get a good night's rest, a new study reports. ... Read More...

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Why You Don’t Feel Jet Lagged When You Run a Fever

Neuroscience NewsDecember 22, 2016

Researchers report on a link between core body temperature and circadian rhythm in mice.... Read More...

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Sunshine Matters a Lot to Mental Health: Temperature, Pollution and Rain Not So Much

Neuroscience NewsNovember 3, 2016

When it comes to your mental and emotional health, the amount of time between sunrise and sunset is the weather variable that matters most, a new study reports.... Read More...

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How the Circadian Rhythm Responds to Temperature Changes

Neuroscience NewsNovember 23, 2015

A new study investigates how changes in temperature affects circadian rhythm. ... Read More...

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Pregnant women increase peripersonal space to ‘keep dangers at arm’s length’

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Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery

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temperature

Colder, Darker Climates Increase Alcohol Consumption and Liver Disease

Can’t Exercise? Taking a Hot Bath Improves Inflammation and Metabolism

Out Like a Light”: Brain’s Sleep Switch Identified

Rising Temperatures Could Increase Suicide Rates

How the Brain Processes Temperature Information to Alter Behavior

How the Temperature of Your Nose Shows How Much Strain You Are Under

Losing Sleep Over Climate Change

Why You Don’t Feel Jet Lagged When You Run a Fever

Sunshine Matters a Lot to Mental Health: Temperature, Pollution and Rain Not So Much

How the Circadian Rhythm Responds to Temperature Changes