3D technology might improve body appreciation
Images from 3D scanners can be used to help improve focus on body appreciation, which may help to improve mental health outcomes for young people.... Read More...
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Foodie calls: Women who date for a free meal more likely to exhibit dark triad personality traits
Women who date for a free meal and without romantic interest in their dinner partners are more likely to exhibit 'dark triad' personality traits. Dark triad traits, including narcissism, psychopathy and Machiavellianism, are associated with negative behaviors, such as exploitative behaviors and deception. ... Read More...
Researchers call for the term ‘high functioning autism’ to be consigned to history
Researchers argue the term "high functioning autism" be abandoned by the scientific community as it is misleading and may create harmful expectations of abilities for children on the autism spectrum. "High functioning autism" is not a diagnostic term. The term is based on IQ assessments rather than functional assessments. While children with ASD may exhibit normal-to-higher IQ for their age, many experience skill based, social and behavioral difficulties that impact their daily lives. ... Read More...
Neuroscience research questions current alcohol limit
Drinking small amounts of alcohol, like one pint of beer or a large glass of wine, significantly impairs our feeling of being in control of our actions. A new study reveals even one beer can lead to overconfidence in driving ability and make us act in inappropriate, potentially dangerous ways. The study begs the question, are current alcohol limits for driving truly safe?... Read More...
How to train your brain to have lucid dreams
A sleep researcher shares the secrets for training your brain to experience lucid dreams.... Read More...
Upbeat music can sweeten tough exercise
Listening to upbeat music while embarking on high-intensity exercise boost feelings of pleasure and motivation, even in those who are adverse to exercise.... Read More...
Early-and-regular cannabis use by youth is associated with alteration in brain circuits that support cognitive control
Compared to peers who do not use cannabis, teens and young adults with significant marijuana use history have reduced activation in brain areas that support cognitive control and conflict resolution.... Read More...
How arousal impacts physiological synchrony in relationships
Different social context causes different levels of physiological arousal. However, in every condition, the autonomic nervous system went into synch between strangers, whether in low or high states of arousal.... Read More...
We know contact with nature makes you feel better. Can virtual contact do the same?
The positive effects of spending time with nature on psychological wellbeing and health are well documented. However, not everyone can enjoy a trip to a green-space. New research suggests virtual exposure to nature via augmented reality and movies can mimic the effect and provide a boost to wellbeing.... Read More...
Eyes hold clues for treating severe autism more effectively
Tracking eye movement and pupil dilation in those with level 3 Autism helped assess true language abilities.... Read More...
Serotonin linked to somatic awareness, a condition long thought to be imaginary
Somatic awareness, a condition previously believed to be of psychological origin, is connected to a common genetic variant. The mutation leads to the malfunctioning of an enzyme critical for serotonin production.... Read More...
Overcoming PTSD: Study reveals memory disruption drug target
Levels of a key molecule are elevated in the amygdala of both humans and mouse models of PTSD. The microRNA, mir-135b-5p, may be a novel biomarker for treating the disorder.... Read More...