FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 23, 2023·3 min readBeyond Surviving: Thriving Mental Health among Childhood Physical Abuse SurvivorsNew research offers a promising perspective on mental health among survivors of childhood physical abuse, with nearly two-thirds reporting a state of "psychological flourishing." This study underscores the remarkable resilience within this population.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 5, 2023·5 min readNovel Proteins Designed With Generative AIResearchers developed an AI system called ProteinSGM, which uses generative diffusion to create entirely new therapeutic proteins. The model learns from image representations to generate fully new proteins that appear to be biophysically real, meaning they fold into configurations that enable them to carry out specific functions within cells. The researchers hope the system will help advance the field of generative biology, promising to speed drug development by making the design and testing of entirely new therapeutic proteins more efficient and flexible.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 10, 2023·3 min readDry Scooping: A Risky Dietary Practice Common Among Adolescents and Young Adults"Dry scooping" or directly consuming pre-workout drink powders without adding liquid is becoming an increasingly concerning dietary fad in young adolescents and young adults. Dry scooping has been associated with extremely negative health outcomes including risk of inhalation, cardiac abnormalities, and digestive issues.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 25, 2023·8 min readA Healthy Mind: How Exercise Can Improve Your Mental WellnessEven small bouts of physical activity and exercise throughout the day can help to boost your mental well-being.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·January 17, 2023·7 min readSmartphone App Can Significantly Improve Memory RecallA new smartphone app, dubbed HippoCamera helps to significantly improve memory recall and could have applications for improving memory for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The app mimics the function of the hippocampus, constructing and maintaining memories. The app enhances biological memory encoding by boosting attention to daily events and consolidating them more distinctly.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 13, 2022·6 min readFactors Linked to Optimal Aging UncoveredPhysically active, married females who are from financially stable backgrounds, are not obese, and do not suffer from insomnia are more likely to maintain good health and less likely to suffer cognitive, physical, or emotional problems as they age.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 11, 2022·7 min readYour Favorite Songs Reveal Your Attachment StyleWhen it comes to musical tastes, people tend to favor songs with lyrics that correspond to their attachment style. This means most people tend to like songs that spell out what they are going through in a relationship, for better or worse.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 4, 2022·5 min readWhat We Think We Like in a Romantic Partner and What We Actually Prefer Don’t Always Match UpThe qualities people think they want in a romantic partner and what they actually like in a partner may be two different things, researchers report. The qualities we think we like depend on the social context we encounter these qualities in others.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 16, 2022·3 min read‘Cheat Meals’ Linked to Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Young AdultsYoung people who consume "cheat meals", or meals that break a normal diet as a treat, are more likely to suffer from eating disorders, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 7, 2022·4 min readPoor Physical and Mental Health Among Older Adults Linked to Childhood Abuse HistoryOlder adults who experienced physical abuse as children are significantly more likely to develop chronic pain and other chronic health issues. Additionally, they are also three times more likely to develop mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 20, 2022·5 min readWitnessing Parental Domestic Violence in Childhood Linked to Mental Illness in AdulthoodOver 22% of adults who were chronically exposed to parental domestic violence as children developed major depressive disorder later in life. 1 in 6 adults who witnessed PDV developed anxiety disorders, and over 25% later developed substance use disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 20, 2022·5 min readFeeling Sensations, Including Ones Connected to Sadness, May Be Key to Depression RecoverySuppressing or blocking out physical sensations related to emotions such as sadness can hinder recovery from depression symptoms and may cause a relapse into depression.Read More
