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·July 31, 2022·5 min read

Why People Struggle to Recognize the Faces of People From Different Racial Backgrounds

Many people report having a difficult time recognizing faces from visually distinct different backgrounds than their own. A new brain stimulation study found the "other race effect" is a result of lacking of cognitive visual expertise, and not social bias.

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·June 28, 2022·5 min read

Gender Differences in Behaviors Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline

Behavioral changes in men later in life including apathy and having false beliefs was associated with a risk of faster cognitive decline.

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·June 10, 2022·6 min read

Multiple Heart-Related Conditions Linked to Triple Dementia Risk, Regardless of Genetics

People who suffer cardiometabolic disorders, such as stroke, diabetes, or a heart attack, either as stand-alone conditions or a combination of the conditions, have an increased risk of developing dementia regardless of whether or not they have a genetic predisposition for neurodegeneration.

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·May 20, 2022·4 min read

Children Who Play Adventurously Have Better Mental Health

Adventurous play, especially when conducted outdoors, was associated with reduced anxiety and depression in children.

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·March 26, 2022·3 min read

Switching Social Identities Happens Seamlessly

Study reveals how easily we are able to seamlessly switch between different social identities.

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·January 11, 2022·7 min read

Ketamine and Psychological Therapy Helped Severe Alcoholics Abstain for Longer

Combining psychological therapy with ketamine treatments resulted in longer periods of abstinence for those with severe alcohol use disorder, a new study reports.

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·January 10, 2022·3 min read

Are You a Super-Matcher? You Can Take a Test to Find Out

Study reveals how well some people can compare complex visual images, like fingerprints or specific facial features, without a background in forensic sciences.

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·December 24, 2021·5 min read

Ketamine Therapy Swiftly Reduces Depression and Suicidal Thoughts

Ketamine reduces symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts within four hours of a single treatment, and the effects last for up to two weeks. Additional treatments may prolong the effects, researchers say.

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·September 27, 2021·4 min read

Number Diagnosed With Autism Jumps 787 Percent In Two Decades

Between 1998 and 2018, the number of people diagnosed with autism has jumped by 787%. The rate of increase was greater for females, with the greatest rise in adults being diagnosed with ASD.