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·October 23, 2016·4 min read

Earliest Evidence in Fossil Record for Right Handedness Discovered

Researchers have found the earliest evidence to date of right handedness in fossil records dating back 1.8 million years.

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·November 9, 2016·4 min read

New Findings on Physical Activity Could Shape Treatment for Mild Alzheimer’s

Researchers reveal physical activity can help improve cognitive function in those with mild Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 16, 2016·3 min read

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Shows Promise for Depression Therapy

A new study will investigate the potential of using transcranial direct current stimulation as a treatment for depression.

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·April 12, 2017·5 min read

Potential Therapy to Prevent Chemobrain in Cancer Patients

A new compound prevents cognitive decline associated with chemotherapy treatments in rats, a new study reports.

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·May 1, 2017·3 min read

Better Memory Makes People Tire of Experiences More Quickly

A new study reveals those with a better working memory tend to get bored of experiences more quickly. The study could have implications for consumers and marketers in maintaining interest in their products.

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·June 20, 2018·4 min read

No Proof Probiotics Ease Anxiety

Researchers find no evidence to back up the claim that probiotics can help to reduce anxiety.

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·September 3, 2018·3 min read

Gun Owners are More Politically Active

A new study reports American gun owners are exhibiting increased levels of political participation, not only by voting but also donating to candidate funds and contacting elected officials.

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·August 1, 2019·6 min read

Study casts doubt on evidence for ‘gold standard’ psychological treatments

Researchers question the statistical evidence behind psychiatric therapies considered to be empirically supported treatments by the APA.

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·December 16, 2019·5 min read

Want to avoid the holiday blues? Skip the sweet treats

If you are prone to depression, a new study suggests you should avoid indulging on dietary sugars. Added sugars have a pro-inflammatory effect on depressive disorders.

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·May 1, 2021·6 min read

Research Delves Into Link Between Test Anxiety and Poor Sleep

Test anxiety and sleep feed off one another, causing a negative effect on academic performance.

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·June 3, 2021·4 min read

Age Doesn’t Affect Perception of ‘Speech-to-Song Illusion’

When listening to a phrase over and over, the words often begin to sound like a song. Researchers found this speech-to-song illusion does not decrease with age.