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·May 3, 2020

Do people become more selfless as they age?

A recent study reveals people are more likely to become more altruistic and charitable as they age. Read More

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·May 3, 2020

Lockdown singing: the science of why music helps us connect in isolation

Researchers explore how and why music is helping to keep us all connected during the coronavirus lockdown. Read More

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·April 5, 2020

What the coronavirus does to your body that makes it so deadly

Researchers explore why COVID-19 is more deadly compared to the flu and other viruses. Read More

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·March 14, 2020

How chronic stress changes the brain, and what you can do to reverse the damage

Chronic stress can affect a person's health and mental well being. Due to the COVID-19 virus, chronic stress is on the rise worldwide. Researchers examine the general and psychological health implications of chronic stress and suggest some methods we can adopt to keep our stress levels in check. Read More

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·March 4, 2020

Five amazing facts about your brain

Do you know how many milliliters of blood is delivered to the brain per heartbeat, or whether you experience pain during brain surgery? Researchers explore five things you probably didn't know about the human brain. Read More

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·February 24, 2020

Eating disorders are about emotional pain, not food

The root of eating disorders are not necessarily a result of weight management, but a way to help manage negative emotions, researchers report. Read More

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·February 16, 2020

Depression memes may be a coping mechanism for people with mental illness

Those with depression find internet memes that rate as depressive more relatable and funnier. They also thought the depressive memes could be used to improve the mood of others with depression. Read More

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·February 15, 2020

Designing artificial brains can help us learn more about real ones

The lessons learned from developing artificial intelligence networks can help guide researchers down the path of understanding the brain as a computational system rather than a collection of cells. AI technology can help take exploring the human brain, behavior and neurodegenerative diseases to an entirely new level. Read More

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·February 13, 2020

Are firstborns really natural leaders?

Are first born children really natural leaders? Researchers examine the "firstborn effect" and personality traits associated with birth order. Read More