Youth Football Linked to Emotional and Behavioral Impairments Later in LifeA new study from researchers at Boston University reports an increase in later life emotional and behavioral problems in people who played youth tackle football before the age of 12.Read More
Debunking the Myth That OCD is Associated With Superior IntelligenceA new study disputes a myth popularized by Freud. Reporting in Neuropsychological Review, researchers say they have found no association between obsessive compulsive disorder and higher IQ.Read More
Reliance on ‘Gut Feelings’ Linked to Belief in Fake NewsAccording to a PLOS ONE study, political bias isn't all that helps shape how we perceive truth and news, trusting intuitions also plays a part.Read More
Why Bad Sleep Doesn’t Always Lead to DepressionResearchers from Duke University report people with poor sleep quality were less likely to experience symptoms of depression if they had higher activity in the ventral striatum.Read More
‘My Genes Made Me Do It’: Behavioral Genetic Evidence in Criminal CourtDespite growing evidence linking genetics to some criminal behavior, researchers report using genetic evidence is a court room is likely not to be an effective tool in persuading juries that a defendant is less culpable for their actions.Read More
Dogs’ Social Skills Linked to Oxytocin SensitivityA new study reports genetic variations in sensitivity to oxytocin allows dogs to be more sociable and seek out contact with their owners.Read More
20 Minute Test Determines Attention and Memory Capacity in Schizophrenia PatientsResearchers at UAB have developed an assessment test, that can be completed within 20 minutes, to assess the cognitive capabilities of those with Schizophrenia.Read More
Wolves Understand Cause and Effect Better Than DogsA new study reveals domestication has altered the cognitive abilities of dogs, especially when it comes to determining cause and effect.Read More
People with Schizophrenia Left Out of Longevity RevolutionUCSD researchers investigate the longevity gap between people with schizophrenia and the general population. The note a 37 percent increase in the mean standardized mortality rate in people with schizophrenia from studies conducted pre-1970's to those conducted more recently.Read More
Expressive Writing Cools Brain on Stressful Tasks for WorriersUsing EEG to measure brain activity, Michigan State University researchers discover expressive writing can help those who worry excessively to calm their fears before entering into a stressful task.Read More
Magnetic Fields to Alleviate AnxietyUsing a combination of transcranial magnetic stimulation and virtual reality, researchers have helped to reduce anxiety in people with panic disorders.Read More
When Music Makes Male Faces More AttractiveExposure to music, specifically complex and highly stimulating music, leads women to rate male faces as more attractive and increases willingness to date the men pictured, a new study reports.Read More
