Prenatal Exposure to Violence Leads to Increased Toddler Aggression Toward MomA critical new study reports prenatal interpersonal violence can affect emotional regulation by toddlers toward their mothers. Researchers report children of mothers who were victims of domestic abuse during pregnancy, are more likely to exhibit aggression toward their moms in toddlerhood.Read More
Dominant Men Make Decisions FasterRegardless of social context, highly dominant males respond faster in situations where decisions need to be made, a new study reports.Read More
Stress During Pregnancy Increases Mood Disorder Risk for Female OffspringA new study reports maternal stress during pregnancy can increase the risk of female offspring developing mood disorders. Researchers reveal higher maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy were linked to alterations in newborns' functional brain connectivity in emotional processing areas.Read More
Poor Sleep Triggers Viral Loneliness and Social RejectionA new study reveals a link between sleep deprivation and heightened feelings of social isolation. Researchers report sleep loss blunts activity in the brain that normally encourages social engagement.Read More
Angry People May Not Be as Smart as They ThinkResearchers report those with trait anger, those who get angry as a disposition, are more likely to overestimate their intelligence level. Interestingly, researchers say, trait anger is linked to grandiose narcissism.Read More
Why We’re Susceptible to Fake News, and What We Can Do About ItResearchers say the tendency to believe in conspiracies and fake news may be rooted in childhood development.Read More
Exploring the Potential Benefits of Hallucinogens for Mental HealthResearchers explore the potential benefits of using hallucinogens for the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders.Read More
Targeting a Brain Mechanism Could Help Treat AggressionResearchers have identified some of the key neurobiological mechanisms that help keep aggression under control. The findings could help develop targeted treatments to help those with aggressive problems associated with psychological disorders.Read More
Surprise Finding in NeuronsResearchers discover higher infection rates in Purkinje cells with the herpesvirus HHV-6 in patients with bipolar disorder.Read More
You’re Only as Old as You Think and DoResearchers report feeling more in control of your life and increasing physical activity is key to better health, cognition and longevity as we age.Read More
Getting to the Roots of PessimismResearchers shed light on the role the caudate nucleus plays in pessimism. The study reports stimulating this area of the brain generates a negative outlook that clouds decision making.Read More
Evolutionary Changes in Brain May Have Led to Schizophrenia and Bipolar DisorderAccording to researchers, neuropsychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia could be a byproduct of evolution.Read More
