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·October 23, 2018·5 min read

Schadenfreude Sheds Light on Darker Side of Humanity

Researchers say dehumanization seems to be at the core of schadenfreude, the sense of pleasure at other peoples' misfortune.

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·October 23, 2018·3 min read

Smell of Lavender is Relaxing and Could Help Treat Anxiety

According to researchers, the scent of lavender is not only relaxing, the active compound, linalool, may help to treat anxiety disorders.

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·October 23, 2018·4 min read

Brain Wave Device Enhances Memory Function

Entrainment devices not only enhance theta wave activity, they also may help boost memory performance, a new study reports.

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·October 23, 2018·3 min read

Reversing Memory Loss: Mouse Study

Researchers report osterocalcin, a naturally occurring hormone, can help boost memory in aging mice. The findings pave the way for new treatments to help stave off, and possibly reverse memory loss in humans.

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·October 22, 2018·3 min read

Targeting a Hunger Hormone to Treat Obesity

Researchers have identified a signaling pathway that appears to be responsible for hunger. Targeting the pathway, researchers say, could be key to finding new treatments to curb obesity.

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·October 22, 2018·3 min read

Asian Elephants Could Be the Math Kings of the Jungle

Researchers report Asian elephants appear to possess numerical abilities similar to humans.

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·October 22, 2018·7 min read

How the Brain Perceives Places

A new study sheds light on how the brain is able to perceive our environment. Researchers say the brain has two distinct systems, one for place recognition and the other for navigation.

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·October 22, 2018·3 min read

Nose Breathing Enhances Memory Consolidation

A new study reports you may be able to improve long term memory consolidation by simply breathing through your nose.

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·October 22, 2018·5 min read

Deep Brain Stimulation Not Effective For Treating Early Alzheimer’s

Researchers report deep brain stimulation has little benefit for those suffering from early onset Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 22, 2018·4 min read

Wishful Thinking is Reward

A new study reports the reward system in our brains may affect our judgments.

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·October 22, 2018·3 min read

One in Ten Heavy Cannabis Users Experience Withdrawal After Quitting

Researchers report 1 in 10 people who are heavy cannabis users experience cannabis withdrawal syndrome upon quitting.

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·October 22, 2018·4 min read

First Impressions Count

A new study reports listeners make immediate judgments about the perceived personality of a speaker whether they hear a full sentence or just a single word.