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Social Rejection Can Lead to Violence But, Mindfulness May Be the Solution

A new study reveals mindfulness can act as a buffer against the pain and distress of social rejection.

Ever Noticed Time Seems to Move Faster When You’re in Control of Things?

Researchers explore why our perception of time changes when we enjoy and feel in control of our actions.

Foods Combining Carbs and Fats More Rewarding That Just Carbs or Fats Alone

A new study reports foods that contain both carbs and fats evoke greater response in the brain's reward center than foods that contain either just carbs or fats.

When Emotional Memories Intrude, Focusing on Context Could Help

A new study reveals focusing attention to the context of a memory, rather than the emotional aspects, increases activity in brain regions associated with executive function and attention.

Brain Matures Faster Due to Childhood Stress

Childhood stress accelerates maturation of the prefrontal cortex, amygdala and hippocampus, a new study reveals.

EEG output of binge drinkers vs non binge drinkers when taking risks

Binge Drinkers’ Brains Respond Differently to Risky Child’s Play

Researchers report those who are more prone to take risks while playing a simple children's game may be more prone to risky behaviors, like binge drinking.

Risk of Burnout Can Be Estimated by Analyzing Saliva Samples

Researchers report a simple saliva test that measures cortisol levels at specific times of the day, can identify those at risk of stress and depression.

Treatment Options For Nightmare Disorder in Adults

Researchers propose a variety of therapeutic approaches and medications to help combat adult nightmare disorder.

Possible New Pathway to Treat Anxiety

Researchers have identified a new neural pathway that may provide a good target for a drug to reduce anxiety symptoms.

Religious Affiliation Linked to 4 Year Longevity Boost

A new study reports people with religious affiliation live up to four years longer, on average, than those with no religious ties. Researchers believe a reason for the boost in longevity could be because many religious people also volunteer and belong to social organizations, which previous research has linked to living longer.

Online Information on Vaccines and Autism Not Always Reliable

Despite the fact papers continue to expose the misinformation linking vaccinations to autism, many people still believe there is a correlation between the two. Researchers found many people get misinformed advice from online resources with negative stances on vaccinations. While using search engines to find negative vaccine advice is common, researchers believe monitoring search results could be useful in identifying people and countries at greatest risk of vaccine misinformation.