Holding Hands Can Sync Brainwaves and Ease PainResearchers report holding hands with a loved one causes brain waves to fall into sync. The more synchronized the brain waves between partners, the less pain a person will feel.Read More
Over Years, Depression Changes the BrainA new study reports those who suffer from persistent depression lasting more than ten years have higher levels of neuroinflammation.Read More
How the Temperature of Your Nose Shows How Much Strain You Are UnderFacial temperature, specifically the temperature above the sinuses, rises as cognitive demands increase, researchers report.Read More
Perceptions of Old Age Change As We AgeAccording to researchers, people's perception of old age changes as we age. The older we get, the younger we feel, researchers note.Read More
Researchers Recommend Checking Offenders For History of Head InjuriesResearchers call for TBI screening for people entering the justice system. Previous studies have linked TBI to problems in self regulation, behavioral disorders and increased risk of criminality.Read More
Genetics Study Closes in on SchizophreniaResearchers have identified 50 new gene regions they say increase the risk of developing schizophrenia.Read More
Anxiety Can Help Your MemoryManageable levels of anxiety can help people to better recall details of events, researchers report.Read More
Oxytocin Strengthens Mother’s Neural Responses to Infant and Adult FacesAdministering oxytocin via nasal spray to new mothers strengthened their brain responses to images of baby and adult faces, researchers report.Read More
The Surprising Benefits of Being a PessimistResearchers reveal how being pessimistic may be beneficial for performance, confidence and health.Read More
Diet Shown to Reduce Stroke Risk May Also Reduce Depression RiskResearchers report people who follow the DASH diet may have lower rates of depression over time.Read More
It’s Time to End the Debate About Violence and Video GamesResearchers comment on the perceived link between violence and video games. They conclude claims that there is consistent scientific evidence that video gaming encourages violence, are false.Read More
Infants Are Able to Learn Abstract Rules VisuallyBabies as young as three months old can learn patterns by looking at the world around them, researchers report.Read More