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·January 23, 2023·5 min read

Head Injury Is Associated With Doubled Mortality Rate Long-Term

People who suffered from head injuries had a two times higher mortality rate than those who did not suffer a TBI. For those who suffered a moderate to severe head injury, the mortality rate was three times higher.

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·January 31, 2023·4 min read

Mocktails or Cocktails? Having a Sense of Purpose in Life Can Keep Binge Drinking at Bay

Having a sense of purpose in life decreases alcohol consumption and binge drinking temptation in some social drinkers.

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·February 6, 2023·5 min read

Following Healthy Lifestyle May Reduce Risk of Long COVID

Regular exercise, good quality sleep, and maintaining a healthy diet may be key to preventing long-term complications following COVID-19 infection. Researchers found women who followed a healthy lifestyle had half of the risk of developing long-COVID compared to those with unhealthy lifestyles.

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·April 10, 2023·6 min read

New Insights on Brain Development Sequence Through Adolescence

In adolescents, brain areas associated with emotional, social, and cognitive functions appear to remain more plastic, or malleable, than other brain areas, thus rendering young people more sensitive to socioeconomic environments throughout adolescence.

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·May 23, 2023·4 min read

The Neuroscience of Sharing: Personal Relevance of News Fuels Social Media Engagement

New research reveals people are more likely to share social media posts they find personally relevant or valuable to their relationships. The study found that prompting users to consider the value of a post increased activity in brain areas linked to sharing decisions, boosting their motivation to share. Participants were more likely to share health-related articles when they thought about how the information could help someone else or shape a positive self-presentation.

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·June 15, 2023·5 min read

How Our Genes Contribute to Allergy Susceptibility

New research reveals how small genetic differences affecting the ETS1 protein can influence an individual's susceptibility to allergies. These small genetic changes can alter the production of ETS1, which plays a vital role in controlling immune cells known as CD4+ T helper cells, crucial orchestrators in allergic reactions.

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·August 11, 2023·5 min read

Brain’s ‘Traffic Directors’: Neurons That Keep Us Focused on Tasks

Researchers have illuminated how our brain maintains focus amidst distractions. Their study identifies “visual-movement” neurons in the lateral prefrontal cortex (LPFC) that use coordinated activity called “beta bursts” to suppress distracting stimuli and ensure attention remains on rewarding tasks.

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·September 29, 2023·6 min read

ChatGPT’s Role in Shaping Identity and Personal Narratives

Researchers tapped into ChatGPT-4's capabilities to generate personalized narratives from stream-of-consciousness inputs. In a study, participants found the AI-generated narratives accurate, revealing, and insightful about their own identity.

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·October 2, 2023·6 min read

Hidden in the Hippocampus are the Neural Secrets Behind False Memories

Neuroscientists delved into the mechanisms behind true and false memories. Their study reveals that electrical signals in the hippocampus can differentiate between the imminent recall of authentic versus fabricated memories.

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·October 31, 2023·4 min read

Cognitive Maturity: 18 is the Threshold of Cognitive Adulthood

A new study sheds light on when adolescents start thinking like adults. Researchers found that executive function, critical for task-switching and focus, typically matures around 18 years old.

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University of Pennsylvania

Head Injury Is Associated With Doubled Mortality Rate Long-Term

Mocktails or Cocktails? Having a Sense of Purpose in Life Can Keep Binge Drinking at Bay

Following Healthy Lifestyle May Reduce Risk of Long COVID

New Insights on Brain Development Sequence Through Adolescence

The Neuroscience of Sharing: Personal Relevance of News Fuels Social Media Engagement

How Our Genes Contribute to Allergy Susceptibility

Brain’s ‘Traffic Directors’: Neurons That Keep Us Focused on Tasks

ChatGPT’s Role in Shaping Identity and Personal Narratives

Hidden in the Hippocampus are the Neural Secrets Behind False Memories

Cognitive Maturity: 18 is the Threshold of Cognitive Adulthood

Linking Stress to Comfort Food Cravings: A Brain Chemical’s Role

Childhood Stability Fosters Risk-Taking and Exploration

COVIDiots! How COVID-19 Reshaped Our Language

Internet Usage and Mental Health

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