FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 4, 2022·4 min read‘Hangxiety’: Why Some People Experience Anxiety During a HangoverUp to 12% of adult drinkers experience anxiety during a hangover. Researchers examine how some are prone to feeling more anxious when experiencing a hangover.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·January 29, 2022·5 min readEverything We See Is a Mash-up of the Brain’s Last 15 Seconds of Visual InformationResearchers reveal how the brain creates an illusion of visual stability.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 27, 2022·5 min readRevenge: The Neuroscience of Why It Feels Good in the Moment, but May Be a Bad Idea in the Long RunResearchers explore why revenge may feel good in the moment, but often results in mixed emotions later.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience OpinionsPsychology·January 9, 2022·5 min readRegret Can Be All-Consuming: How You Can Overcome ItFeelings of regret are linked to negative emotions such as sorrow, remorse, and helplessness. Neuroscientists explore the neurobiology of regret and provide tips to overcome feelings of regret.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 3, 2022·4 min readHow to Make Dry January a SuccessEach January, thousands of people resolve to forgo indulging in alcohol for a month. Researchers explore ways in which to succeed at your goal for a "dry January."Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 2, 2022·5 min readBrain Wrinkles and Folds Matter: Researchers Are Studying the Mechanics of How They FormResearching the mechanics of how brain wrinkles and folds form may hold the key to understanding how brain disorders occur and identifying new treatment options.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·December 31, 2021·7 min readThe ‘Runner’s High’ May Result From Molecules Called Cannabinoids – The Body’s Own Version of THC and CBDNew findings reveal exercise increases levels of endocannabinoids in the body. The findings may explain some of the beneficial effects of exercise on the brain and body.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 31, 2021·5 min read‘Drained and Wary of the Future’: Why You Might Feel Different About New Year’s Resolutions This YearResearchers discuss how two years of living with the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the types of New Year's resolutions people are likely to make for 2022.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 29, 2021·6 min readRunning Out of Ideas? Dozing off Could Be the Secret to Unlocking Your CreativityResearchers report taking a small nap can significantly boost creativity.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 28, 2021·4 min readHave You Fallen for the Myth of ‘I Can’t Draw’? Do It Anyway – And Reap the RewardsResearchers say whether you are a competent artist or not, drawing and doodling can have a positive effect on your mental health and help boost creativity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·December 24, 2021·4 min readFeeling Stressed? It’s ‘a Bit Weird’, but Tapping Helps – And It’s Easy to LearnResearchers explain how stimulating acupressure points on the face and body can help relieve stress.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 12, 2021·4 min readOur Emotions and Identity Can Affect How We Use GrammarStudy reveals how emotional context affects how we use and understand language at the neural level.Read More
