FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 15, 2023·5 min readHaving Strong Social Connections Can Improve Your HealthStrong bonds with family can help improve health-related behaviors, while strong connections with friends and other social groups were associated with better overall mental health and well-being.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 18, 2022·3 min readFruit, Vegetables and Exercise Can Make You HappierConsuming fruits and vegetables, and exercise makes people happier, not the other way around, a new study reports. Increased happiness was associated with eating more fruits and vegetables in women, and in exercising more in men.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 3, 2022·3 min readSmells Experienced in Nature Evoke Positive Well-beingThe smell of fresh cut grass or blooming flowers appears to have a positive effect on a person's overall well-being, a new study reveals. Researchers say the smells of nature can help boost psychological well-being.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 16, 2021·3 min readConsuming Fruit and Vegetables and Exercising Can Make You HappierFirst of a kind study reveals the causal relationship between fruit and vegetable consumption, exercise, and happiness, rather than a generalized correlation.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 13, 2021·3 min readAdolescents and Older Adults Lack Attention in Social SituationsAdolescents and older adults pay less attention to social cues in real-world interactions than young adults.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 1, 2021·4 min readA New Theory for How Memories Are Stored in the BrainA new theory of memory visualizes the brain as an organic super-computer that runs complex binary code with neurons acting like mechanical computers. The theory is based on the discovery of the protein molecule, talin, which contains switch-like domains that change shape in response to pressure in mechanical force by a cell.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 3, 2020·2 min readMen can smell when a woman is sexually arousedMen evaluated the scent of sexually aroused women as more attractive and expressed an increase in their sexual motivations. Findings suggest the chemical signal of scent alone can elicit a sexual response in men.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 24, 2019·3 min readStimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson’s symptomsA headset that stimulates the ear canal improves both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The effects of the stimulation appear to have a lasting effect following treatment.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 7, 2019·3 min readAdults with Autism Can Read Complex Emotions in OthersAccording to a new study, adults on the autism spectrum can recognize complex emotions, such as regret an relief, in others as easily as those without the condition.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 7, 2018·4 min readWomen Who Give Birth to Boys More Likely to Develop Postnatal DepressionA new study reports women who give birth to boys are at a 79% increased risk of developing postnatal depression than those who birth girls. Researchers also note that women who experience birth complications are 174% more likely to develop PND.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 19, 2018·4 min readFemale Chimps Know Which Males Are More Likely to Kill Their BabiesA new study sheds light on infanticidal behavior in male chimps, and reveals females are highly sensitive to the relative risks posed to their offspring by different males.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePainPsychology·October 1, 2018·4 min readVirtual Reality Reduces Pain and Increases Performance During ExerciseResearchers report virtual reality can help to lower pain levels and increase performance when undertaking physical activity. Participants using VR reported a pain intensity 10% lower than those not using the technology when performing isometric bicep curls.Read More
