FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 15, 2020What pandemic dreams may comeResearchers discuss how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the quality and content of people's dreams. The stress we are experiencing may be manifesting in our dream content as we sleep. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·May 15, 2020The Potential of COVID-19 to Infect the BrainFrom losing the sense of taste or smell to developing an increased risk of stroke, researchers investigate both the known and potential long-term implications of COVID-19 infection in the brain. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 15, 2020Countering the negative effects of a common antidepressantThe SSRI sertraline (Zoloft), if taken while pregnant, can result in birth defects caused by the drug damaging a cell's genetic information. Researchers report one potential way to counter the effect is with specific antioxidants. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 15, 2020Binge drinkers beware, Drunkorexia is callingOne in three women between the ages of 18 and 24 report saving their calories for binge drinking episodes. Researchers say the behavior can contribute to what they call "drunkorexia," characterized by disordered patterns of eating to offset the negative effects of excess alcohol consumption, such as weight gain. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 13, 2020Is video game addiction real?A six-year-long study reveals 90% of gamers do not play in a way that is harmful or causes long-term negative outcomes. 10% of gamers develop an addiction to video gaming. Those with video gaming addiction display higher levels of depression, aggression, anxiety, and cell phone addiction than their peers who play games but are not addicted.A six-year-long study reveals 90% of gamers do not play in a way that is harmful or causes long-term negative outcomes. 10% of gamers develop an addiction to video gaming. Those with video gaming addiction display higher levels of depression, aggression, anxiety, and cell phone addiction than their peers who play games but are not addicted. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 13, 2020Small but significant number of people will develop coronavirus-related psychosisThe stress of the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to an increased risk of developing psychosis for some people. Additionally, contracting the coronavirus infection may lead to some people developing symptoms of psychosis. Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 13, 2020Children with autism face higher risk of eating disordersChildren with autistic traits at age seven were 24% more likely to develop weekly eating disorders, including fasting, purging, and binge eating, by age 14. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 12, 2020How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected women’s sexual behavior?A small scale study reveals women's sexual desire and frequency of intercourse has increased during the coronavirus pandemic, but they report the quality of their sex life has decreased. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 12, 2020Body’s own marijuana helps us forget traumatic memoriesAnandamide, an endogenous compound produced in the body, plays a role in reversing memories of traumatic events. The findings could lead to new treatments for PTSD. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 12, 2020Not all psychopaths are violent. Study reveals why some are ‘successful’ insteadWhile psychopathy is generally associated with antisocial behaviors, many with the personality trait develop successful careers. A new study supports a novel model of psychopathy which runs contradictory to existing models of the disorder, focusing on the strengths associated with psychopathy, rather than just the deficits. Researchers found higher initial psychopathy was associated with a steeper increase of general inhibitory control and the inhibition of aggression over time. The effect was magnified among those who were "successful." Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 11, 2020Are our brains hard-wired for longing?Neuroimaging study reveals the neural basis for the motivation to reunite with the ones you love. The findings could lead to new therapies for disorders associated with social behaviors, and may also help explain why social distancing is so tough. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 11, 2020COVID-19 places added prenatal stress on mother and child that could have lasting impactA child's mental health is affected by stress factors experienced during the mother's pregnancy. The findings suggest the COVID-19 pandemic will have a lasting detrimental impact on the mental health of many children born to mothers who are currently pregnant. Read More
