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·September 19, 2019·4 min read

Poor diet may affect long-term spatial memory

What you eat may impact your long-term spatial memory. Rats fed a cafeteria-style diet, high in saturated fats and refined carbs, experienced deterioration in spatial memory that was incremental, according to the pattern of access to junk foods.

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·July 5, 2019·5 min read

Ignoring cues for alcohol and fast food is hard – but is it out of our control?

Stress and tiredness make it harder for you to ignore environmental cues that signal something rewarding.

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·April 30, 2019·3 min read

Don’t even think about it: why thought control is so difficult

Study offers new insights into the mechanisms behind thought control and suggests individual differences play a role in our ability to control our thoughts.

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·February 2, 2019·5 min read

Suicide Can’t Be Predicted by Asking About Suicidal Thoughts

Researchers report 60% of people who committed suicide denied having suicidal thoughts to medical professionals.

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·November 27, 2018·2 min read

Hidden Region in Human Brain Discovered

Researchers have identified a hidden region in the human brain near the spinal cord junction. The discovery of the Endorestiform Nucleus may help advance treatments for Parkinson's disease, researchers report.

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·September 14, 2018·4 min read

More Immune Cells in Brains of Those with Schizophrenia

A new study reports some people with schizophrenia have increased numbers of immune cells in their brains. Researchers say the immune cells may be producing inflammatory signals in those with the condition.

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·July 4, 2018·5 min read

Study Finds No Strong Evidence Cannabis Reduces Chronic Pain

A controversial new study reports cannabis may not be as helpful in treating chronic pain as believed. Researchers say they have found no clear evidence that cannabis can reduce pain severity or pain interference in those with chronic non cancer pain.

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·June 25, 2018·2 min read

Neuroimaging Study to Shed Light on Mind Blindness

Researchers are planning to conduct a new neuroimaging study to investigate why some people are unable to create visual images in their imagination.

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·April 25, 2018·5 min read

Children of Youngest and Oldest Mothers at Increased Risk of Developmental Disorders

A new study reports children born to teenage mothers are at increased risk of being diagnosed with developmental problems by age 5 than their peers born to older mothers. Researchers also report children born to mothers over 35 may also have a slightly elevated risk of developmental issues.

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·March 16, 2018·4 min read

Study Casts Doubt on Ketamine Nasal Sprays for Depression

A new study reports intranasal delivery of ketamine may cause problematic side effects for some people with depression.

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·December 8, 2017·3 min read

Shedding Light on the Voices in Our Heads

A new study reports the brain considers our internal voice to be the same as speaking our thoughts aloud. The findings could have important implications for understanding auditory hallucinations in Schizophrenia.