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·June 12, 2017·5 min read

Older Adults Are Good Samaritans to Strangers

A new study reveals older adults tend to be more generous to strangers. This may be an avenue for emotional gratification and purposes as we age.

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·June 12, 2017·4 min read

Bilingual Children Are Better at Recognizing Voices

According to researchers, bilingual children perform better at voice recognition and processing than monolingual children.

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·June 12, 2017·4 min read

Malaria Drug Lowers Levels of ALS Linked Biomarker

According to researchers, a drug that has been used for decades to help treat malaria can lower levels of a biomarker associated with ALS.

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·June 12, 2017·1 min read

Western Diet Increases Alzheimer’s Pathology in Genetically Predisposed Mice

Diet and lifestyle changes could lower the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease for those who are genetically predisposed, a new study suggests.

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·June 12, 2017·5 min read

Heavy Video Game Playing Can Be Part of a Healthy Social Life

A new study reveals heavy video gaming may not result in social anxiety or feelings of loneliness if players are socially engaged in social media or instant messaging.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 12, 2017·4 min read

Can A Single Exercise Session Benefit Your Brain?

Summary: Researchers document not only the behavioral and cognitive effects of a single exercise session, but also the neurochemical and...

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·June 12, 2017·3 min read

Musical Mystery: Researchers Examine Science Behind Performer Movements

A new study reports on how musicians communicate during performance and anticipate each other's moves without saying a word.

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Featured Psychology

·June 12, 2017·8 min read

AI That Can Shoot Down Fighter Planes Helps Treat Bipolar Disorder

A new study reports artificial intelligence used by the military to help shoot down fighter planes can accurately predict treatment outcomes for people with bipolar disorder.

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·June 12, 2017·5 min read

Insomnia Genes Found

Researchers have identified seven risk genes for insomnia.

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·June 12, 2017·4 min read

Epigenetic Changes at Birth Could Explain Later Behavior Problems

Epigenetic changes in genes associated with aggression and addiction that are present at birth could be linked to later behavioral problems in children, a new study reports.