In a twist on the classic marshmallow test of delay of gratification, researchers found children will wait almost twice as long for a reward if they are told another person will find out how long they have waited. Read More
Those with body dysmorphic disorder and anorexia have abnormalities in activity and connectivity in visual and parietal brain networks. People with anorexia and body dysmorphia process images with high, low, or normal levels of detail. The abnormalities for low level of detail have the most direct relationship with disorder symptom severity and body perception. Read More
The popular over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen increases risk-taking by reducing risk perception, a new study reports. Read More
Those who suffer from autoimmune inflammation of the thyroid gland are at increased risk of developing anxiety. Those with anxiety associated with thyroid gland inflammation can reduce symptoms by taking ibuprofen. Findings suggest thyroid function may play a key role in anxiety. Researchers say thyroid inflammation should be investigated as an underlying factor in certain mental health disorders, including anxiety. Read More
Researchers contend racism is a deeply American problem and identify seven factors that contribute to racism in the U.S today. Of the seven factors, the most insidious, researchers say, is passivism, which includes apathy towards systems of racial advantage or denial that those systems exist. Read More
Allowing children to embark on some "green time" and providing access to nature could help buffer the negative consequences on mental and physical health associated with screen time. Read More
People whose brains are more predisposed to implicit pattern learning are more likely to believe in a deity, researchers report. Read More
Levels of oxytocin were substantially lower in adults who experienced parental divorce as children compared to those whose families remained together. Read More
Lessons from other historic pandemics show social tension accumulated throughout epidemics lead to significant episodes of rebellion. Read More
Researchers investigate how the eyes play a critical role in emotional expression and finding a potential mate. Read More
Coronavirus can cause several significant neurological disorders, and the pandemic has been linked to a rise in people reporting mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Researchers examine how COVID-19 affects brain and mental health and provides some techniques which can help to improve well-being during the pandemic. Read More
Cat owners fall into five categories when it comes to attitudes about their pet's hunting and roaming. Read More
