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·October 11, 2017·4 min read

Women Seen as Younger When Eyes, Lips and Eyebrows Stand Out

A new study reveals women with increased facial contrast are often perceived at being younger.

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·October 11, 2017·3 min read

Research Identifies Brain Chemical Abnormalities in Earliest Stage of Psychosis

Elevated glycine levels are associated with the onset of psychosis, a new study reports.

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

Hyper Brain, Hyper Body: The Trouble With High IQ

A study suggests that people with high IQs face a greater risk of psychological and physiological disorders compared to the general population. Drawing from a survey of 3,715 Mensa members with IQs above 130, the researchers found notably higher rates of mood disorders, ADHD, and autoimmune diseases among the group. Lead author Ruth Karpinski posits a "hyper brain/hyper body" theory, explaining that highly intelligent people may have an overreactive nervous system that contributes to these ailments.

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·October 10, 2017·8 min read

More Rigor, Less Hype For Mindfulness and Meditation

A new study looks at the trend of mindfulness and meditation to help treat a range of disorders.

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·October 10, 2017·6 min read

When the Brain’s Wiring Breaks

A new study reveals molecular details of what happens when axons are damaged or completely severed.

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·October 10, 2017·6 min read

Menopause Triggers Metabolic Changes in Brain That May Promote Alzheimer’s

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers may have answered why women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than men. In a new PLOS ONE study, researchers reveal menopause can cause metabolic changes in the brain that appear to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 10, 2017·4 min read

Major Breakthrough Identifies Mechanism for Development of Schizophrenia

A new study sheds light on a potential mechanism for the development of schizophrenia. Researchers believe blood vessel abnormalities could play a significant role in the development of the psychiatric disorder.

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

Mom’s Immune Response Could Trigger Social Deficits For Kids With Autism

University of Sydney researchers report on a link between allergies and asthma in mothers, and increased severity of social skill deficits associated with ASD in their offspring.

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·October 10, 2017·4 min read

Our Ability to Focus on One Voice in Crowds Is Triggered by Voice Pitch

Imperial College London researchers have identified a group of neurons implicated in selective attention.

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

Higher Oxytocin Levels in Breastfed Babies

A new study reveals higher plasma oxytocin levels in breastfed babies. Findings show oxytocin is transported from the gut to the blood in an intact form.

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·October 10, 2017·4 min read

Stress Has Dramatically Different Effects on Male and Female Brains: Mouse Study

Researchers from Rockefeller University have identified what they claim to be 'remarkable' differences between the way the male and female brains respond to stress.