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·September 14, 2018·4 min read

Drumming Helps School Children with Autism

According to researchers, drumming for an hour a week helps improve learning at school for children on the autism spectrum. The study reports drumming not only improves dexterity, rhythm and timing for those with ASD, it also helps improve concentration and enhances communication with peers.

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·September 14, 2018·5 min read

Dietary Fiber Reduces Brain Inflammation During Aging

Researchers report a high fiber diet can help to reduce both intestinal and brain inflammation during aging.

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·September 14, 2018·3 min read

Cold Water Swimming May Ease Depression

A new case study reports swimming in cold, open water may help those with major depressive disorder to gain control of their symptoms and possibly live medication free.

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·September 13, 2018·6 min read

Corruption is Hard to Hide if You’re a Politician Whose Face is Wide

According to researchers, people are able to judge whether a politician has been convicted of corruption just by looking at their faces.

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·September 13, 2018·4 min read

New Brain Process Responsible for Long Term Stress Identified

Researchers have identified a new neural mechanism that contributes to long term stress and PTSD. The study reports the mechanism is mediated by brain fluid in areas associated with stress response.

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·September 13, 2018·3 min read

Computer Avatars Play a Part in Dementia Detection

Researchers report it may be possible to detect dementia from human interaction with a computerized avatar and machine learning algorithms.

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·September 13, 2018·5 min read

People Show Confirmation Bias Even About Which Way Dots are Moving

A new study reports people use confirmation bias, even when a decision they make has little to no consequence.

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·September 13, 2018·8 min read

Regret is a Gambler’s Curse

Researchers report the orbitofrontal cortex replays aspects of past decisions, and the main driver of activity in the OFC is regret when it comes to gambling.

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·September 13, 2018·4 min read

Disrupting Genetic Processes Reverses Aging in Human Cells

Researchers report certain genes and pathways that regulate slicing factors play a critical role in the aging process. Disrupting these genetic processes, researchers say, could reverse signs of aging in human cells.

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·September 13, 2018·3 min read

The Art of Storytelling: Why We Relate to Characters

A new neuroimaging study sheds light on how we relate to characters in stories. Researchers report, no matter how a story is relayed, brain networks associated with theory of mind are activated when participants associate with the protagonist. The study concludes our brains relate best to characters, no matter how the narrative is expressed.

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·September 12, 2018·3 min read

Your Genes Determine How Your Heart Rate Responds to Exercise

A new study reports your genes may determine how your heart rate and blood pressure respond to exercise.

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·September 12, 2018·4 min read

The Scent of a Woman

University of Bern researchers report that reproductive hormones don't only regulate fertility, they also are related to how attractive a woman smells to the opposite sex.