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·November 8, 2023·1 min read

Cannabis Use Linked to Enhanced Empathy

A new study suggests regular cannabis users may have a heightened ability to understand others' emotions. Psychological assessments coupled with brain imaging revealed that users show stronger connectivity in brain regions associated with empathy.

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·October 18, 2023·2 min read

Hit Snooze: More Sleep Could Boost Morning Alertness

There may be perks to hitting the snooze button. Among 1,732 adults, 69% reported snoozing, with an average snooze time of 22 minutes. Younger participants and evening types were more prone to snoozing. A smaller study found that 30 minutes of snoozing could enhance or not affect cognitive performance upon waking.

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·August 23, 2023·2 min read

Deafness and Social Cues: It’s Environment, Not Brain Circuitry

Recent findings reveal an important insight into the social struggles of deaf individuals: it's the environment, not their brains, that poses challenges. This research debunked the myth that hearing impairment alters the brain's social circuits.

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·August 7, 2023·4 min read

Depression and Anxiety Are Not Cancer Risk Factors

The association between depression, anxiety and cancer risk has been a point of contention in scientific circles. In an new study a multi-national team refutes the idea that these mental health conditions are linked to most types of cancer.

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·July 19, 2023·3 min read

Post-Retirement Cognitive Decline Varies by Race and Education

A new study highlights the varying rates of cognitive decline among different race and sex groups after retirement. White men showed the sharpest decline, while Black women experienced the least.

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·June 21, 2023·3 min read

Testosterone’s Dual Role in Brain Development: Affects Emotion Control Differently Across Ages

Higher testosterone levels influence emotion control differently during adolescence and adulthood. Using brain imaging, they discovered a positive impact of testosterone on the engagement of the brain's anterior prefrontal cortex (aPFC) decreases from age 14 to 17, then flips by age 20.

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·June 21, 2023·3 min read

Laughter as Medicine: Humor Therapy Reduces Depression and Anxiety Symptoms

Humor therapy might alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. The comprehensive study comprised 29 diverse studies from nine countries, involving 2,964 participants with depression, anxiety, or both.

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·June 7, 2023·3 min read

Muscle Fat May Be A Harbinger of Cognitive Decline

A new study reports a correlation between increased muscle adiposity and an elevated risk of cognitive decline. Researchers found that a 5-year increase in thigh muscle fat was a standalone risk factor for cognitive deterioration.

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·April 5, 2023·3 min read

Do Altered Gut Microbes Affect Risk of ADHD?

The Candida albicans species of gut bacteria are abundant in children with ADHD. Candida albicans increase the permeability of cells lining the intestines. This may create a "leaky gut" that allows bacteria to flow into the bloodstream and ultimately results in inflammation throughout the body and brain.

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·March 22, 2023·2 min read

Are There Sex-Based Differences in Brain Development During Early Childhood?

Researchers found sex differences and developmental changes in the brain's white matter in infants and five-year-old children.

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·January 25, 2023·2 min read

Could a New Test That Detects Dopamine Levels Help Diagnose Neurological Diseases?

A new test that measures dopamine levels in biological fluids could help with the detection of depression, Parkinson's disease, and other disordered marked by abnormal dopamine levels.