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·February 5, 2023·7 min read

Ultra-Processed Foods May Lead To Cognitive Decline

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to accelerated cognitive decline associated with aging and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers say it may be possible to mitigate some negative dietary effects on cognition by adopting a healthier diet, such as the keto or Mediterranean diet.

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·February 4, 2023·4 min read

Women Are More Likely to Identify as Bisexual, Can Research Into Sexual Arousal Tell Us Why?

Women are three times more likely to identify as bisexual than men. Research has discovered women are more likely to display bisexual patterns in their sexual arousal than males, even in women who identify as straight.

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·January 23, 2023·7 min read

Can Reading Help Heal Us and Process Our Emotions, or Is That Just a Story We Tell Ourselves?

Many say reading a good book can help us to process complex emotions, but is that really the case? Researchers investigate how cathartic reading can be.

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·January 21, 2023·6 min read

Procrastination Is Linked to Poor Mental and Physical Health

Procrastination is linked to increased anxiety, stress, pain, unhealthier lifestyles, and delays in seeking assistance for general health problems.

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·January 12, 2023·4 min read

How to Unlock Your Creativity, Even if You See Yourself as a Conventional Thinker

Whether you realize it or not, creative thinking is something even the most conventional thinkers engage in every day. Researchers say creativity can be enhanced by reinterpreting frustrating situations.

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·January 5, 2023·5 min read

Free Will: Why People Believe In It Even When They Think They’re Being Manipulated

Researchers question how much free will we really have when we are constantly subjected to manipulative subliminal and direct messages designed to say everything from purchase power to political candidates.

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·December 31, 2022·6 min read

Why Do We Like What We Like? The Neuroscience Behind the Objects That Please Us

Researchers say hedonic value isn't simply a biological and psychological mechanism, it's also vital for our survival.

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·December 17, 2022·5 min read

Why Does the Alzheimer’s Brain Become Insulin-Resistant?

Insulin binding receptors are predominantly located in the microvessels within the blood-brain barrier. In patients with Alzheimer's, the abundance of these receptors is decreased. This decrease could lead to the loss of insulin response in the Alzheimer's brain.

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·December 11, 2022·6 min read

Long-Term Consumption of Food Allergens May Lead To Behavior and Mood Changes

Food allergens can affect your brain and behavior if you are hypersensitized, even if you don't suffer from typical food allergy symptoms.

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·December 11, 2022·4 min read

Constant Smartphone Notifications Tax Your Brain

Constant push notifications on smartphones may affect cognition by decreasing concentration and increasing distraction. Researchers found heavy smartphone use was associated with poor concentration recovery following a notification and alterations in brain activity that made people more sensitive to push notifications.

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·December 10, 2022·7 min read

Brain-Computer Interfaces Could Allow Soldiers to Control Weapons With Their Thoughts and Turn Off Their Fear

Brain-computer interfaces are currently being used to assist those with neuromuscular disorders in regaining everyday functions such as mobility and communication. The military is developing BCI technology to aid members in rapid response to threats. Researchers investigate the ethical questions of using neurotech such as BCI on the battle field.

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·December 10, 2022·6 min read

Harnessing the Brain’s Immune Cells to Stave off Alzheimer’s and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers have identified a protein that could be leveraged to help microglia in the brain stave off Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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