FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 11, 2020Poor sleep in infancy linked to behavioral and emotional problems in toddlersInfants who experience poor sleep quality and disrupted sleep may be at increased risk of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems as toddlers. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 15, 2019Link between inflammation and mental sluggishness shownInflammation appears to have a negative impact on attention and cognition. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 10, 2019Research sheds new light on how the brain forms and recalls memoriesDuring memory formation, the directional coupling between the neocortex and hippocampus alters. Decreased power in brain oscillations in the neocortex preceded and predicted increased power in the hippocampus. The reverse occurs during memory retrieval. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 27, 2019Abused or neglected children are four times more likely to develop serious mental illnessAdults who were maltreated as children have an increased risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and anxiety than their peers who were not abused. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 30, 2019It’s never too late to start exercisingOlder people who have never participated in resistance exercise programs have a similar ability to build mass muscles as those who frequently exercise and are of similar age. Researchers say that it doesn't matter whether or not you have exercised throughout your life, starting late can still have excellent health benefits. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 10, 2019Night owls can ‘retrain’ their body clocks to improve mental well-being and performanceSimple lifestyle alterations can help reset the circadian clock, leading to improved mental and physical health for those who have trouble getting to sleep at night. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 8, 2019Women who are experiencing domestic abuse are nearly three times as likely to develop mental illnessWomen who experience interpersonal violence from their partners are three times as likely to develop a mental health problem, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Not only did researchers find a higher chance of developing a mental illness following domestic abuse, but also discovered those with a mental health problem were more likely to experience abuse in future relationships. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceneurotech·June 6, 2019Rhythmic control of ‘brain waves’ can boost memoryMemory performance can be enhanced by rhythmic neural stimulation, using both invasive and non-invasive techniques. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 30, 2019Breastfeeding moms’ milk can transfer life-long protection against infection to their babiesMaternal exposure to infection prior to pregnancy can transfer into life long cellular immunity in infants who are breastfed. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 16, 2019Brain Connections That Disadvantage Night Owls RevealedA new MRI study reveals those who get to sleep and wake up late have lower resting brain connectivity in regions associated with the maintenance of consciousness. Researchers report the reduced brain connectivity is linked to poorer attention, slower reactions and increased daytime sleepiness. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 14, 2019The Human Brain Works Backwards to Retrieve MemoriesA new study reports when we retrieve information about visual objects, the brain first focuses on the core meaning and afterwards recalls specific details. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 17, 2018Measuring Speed of Mental Replay of Movies Gives Insight into Accessing MemoriesStudy reports people access fully detailed memories at different speeds and levels of detail, often accessing older information first. Findings could help developing treatments for those with PTSD, researchers say. Read More
