How Music Alters Our Perception of TouchThe sexier we perceive the piece of music we are listening to, the more sensual we believe the touch of another, or a robot, to be, a new study reports. Researchers note we perceive touch differently depending on the music we are listening to.Read More
Schizophrenia and Memory Deficits: Biological Origins of Core Schizophrenia Symptoms DiscoveredA lack of adaptability in hippocampal place cells could be key to memory deficits in schizophrenia, researchers report.Read More
New Insight Into Self-Control Through NeuroimagingA new neuroimaging study reveals self control varies depending on the importance of the decision. Self control, researchers note, may also be augmented when people are asked to justify their decisions.Read More
Is ADHD Really a Sleep Problem?A recent study proposes a new theory that states ADHD may be linked to problems with regular circadian sleep. Researchers found in 75% of people with ADHD, the physiological sleep phases was delayed by 1.5 hours.Read More
Children’s Sleep Quality Linked to Mothers’ InsomniaA new study reveals children are more likely to experience poor sleep patterns if their mother suffers from insomnia. However, there is no link between children's sleep quality and insomnia in their fathers.Read More
For Academic Success A Little Stress May HelpA new study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry reports children who experience very little or too much stress when they start secondary education are at higher risk of dropping out of school than those who experience moderate anxiety.Read More
Addressing Domestic Violence Should be Part of Recovery Plan During Natural DisastersNatural disasters cause significant distress and stress to those affected. Previous studies have shown incidences of domestic violence become more prevalent and severe following a natural disaster. To help victims of domestic violence, researchers have proposed a new framework that can help them during and after the disasters.Read More
Mind Wandering Is Common While DrivingDuring simulated driving, people's minds tend to wander upwards of 70% of the time, researchers report.Read More
Two Distinct Brain Regions Have Independent Influence on Decision-MakingResearchers report the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex and orbitofrontal cortex play key roles in decision making.Read More
Chronic Lack of Sleep Increases Risk SeekingAccording to University of Zurich researchers, sleep deprivation can lead to an increase in risk seeking behaviors.Read More
Dancing Can Reverse the Signs of Aging in the BrainNumerous recent studies have shown a link between exercise and improved cognitive performance in older people. A new study reveals dancing may have the most profound effect on cognitive health.Read More
Computer Algorithm Links Facial Masculinity to AutismResearchers applied a computer algorithm to 3D facial images of children diagnosed with ASD. The algorithm detected both males and females with autism had more masculine features than children not on the spectrum.Read More
