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·December 20, 2019·3 min read

Emotion concepts are not the same worldwide

Study reveals substantial variations in how different languages conceptualize emotions. The findings challenge assumptions about the universal nature of emotional semantics.

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·August 25, 2017·3 min read

Delving Into Dopamine

Researchers examining how learning processes are affected in some neurodegenerative diseases uncover how neural impulses form memories.

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·May 17, 2022·4 min read

Psychopaths Remain Just as Bad, or Worse, as They Age

While most people mellow with age, this does not appear to be the case for those with ASPD or psychopathy. Researchers report maladaptive behaviors associated with ASPD often get worse as people with the personality disorder age.

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·December 5, 2020·4 min read

Missing Link Between Stress and Infertility Identified

RFRP neurons near the base of the brain become active in stressful situations and suppress the reproductive system.

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·March 12, 2022·5 min read

Identification of New Rare Genetic Mutation Provides Answers for Families

Histone H4 mutations in the spool cause intellectual disabilities and developmental delays, a new study reports.

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·March 9, 2022·5 min read

Alcohol Dependence Significantly Increases Suicide Risk

Alcohol use disorder is associated with a significant increase in suicidal thoughts in adults.

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·April 16, 2018·3 min read

Raw Fruits and Veg Provide Better Mental Health Outcomes

A new study reveals a positive link between better mental health and consuming raw fruits and vegetables.

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·September 26, 2017·3 min read

Lactation Hormone Also Helps a Mother’s Brain

Prolactin, a hormone that stimulates a mother's milk production, appears to be a vital component in maternal nurturing behavior, a new study reports.

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·September 30, 2019·3 min read

Study identifies psychology of attraction to religious deities and super-heroes

A new 'god' template distinguishes between religious and secular supernatural beings by exploring the attributes people associate with them. Religious figures were considered to be more helpful and more ambiguous in their abilities. Superheroes were considered to be less ambivalent. The findings suggest religious figures are psychologically attractive because people are more motivated to believe in them.

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·November 22, 2017·3 min read

Link Between Infection and Schizophrenia Symptoms Discovered

University of Otago researchers report children have an increased risk of developing cognitive deficits linked to schizophrenia if their mother's immune system was activated as a result of infection during pregnancy.

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·August 8, 2019·2 min read

Positive effect of music and dance on dementia proven

Participating in musical and dance activities improve the quality of life for older adults with dementia after just six sessions.

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·August 20, 2019·4 min read

Micronutrients affect gut bacteria associated with ADHD in small but promising study

A small-scale study found children with ADHD who took micronutrients had lower levels of gut bacteria previously linked to the disorder, and a healthier range of overall microbiota. The study indicates micronutrient supplements could be a safe therapy for those with ADHD. Researchers stress further research is needed.

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Emotion concepts are not the same worldwide

Delving Into Dopamine

Psychopaths Remain Just as Bad, or Worse, as They Age

Missing Link Between Stress and Infertility Identified

Identification of New Rare Genetic Mutation Provides Answers for Families

Alcohol Dependence Significantly Increases Suicide Risk

Raw Fruits and Veg Provide Better Mental Health Outcomes

Lactation Hormone Also Helps a Mother’s Brain

Study identifies psychology of attraction to religious deities and super-heroes

Link Between Infection and Schizophrenia Symptoms Discovered

Positive effect of music and dance on dementia proven

Micronutrients affect gut bacteria associated with ADHD in small but promising study

Inhale, Exhale, Remember: Uncovering the Breath-Memory Connection

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