Study looks at how the brain finds meaning in metaphor
From the University of Arizona press release: You can grasp a hand. You can also grasp a concept. One is literal. One is metaphorical. Our brains know the difference, but would we be able to…
Study looks at how the brain fights off fears that return to haunt us
From the University of Texas at Austin press release: Neuroscientists at The University of Texas at Austin have discovered a group of cells in the brain that are responsible when a frightening memory re-emerges unexpectedly,…
Study looks at how the brain ‘mentalizes’ cooperation
From the Hokkaido University press release: What parts of your brain are involved in gauging a friend’s actions and adjusting your own; for example, when you both carry a couch up a flight of stairs?…
Study suggests children develop PTSD when they ruminate over their trauma
From the University of East Anglia press release: Children are more likely to suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) if they think their reaction to traumatic events is not ‘normal’ — according to new research…
Study suggests just seeing reminders of coffee can stimulate the brain
From the University of Toronto press release: Just looking at something that reminds us of coffee can cause our minds to become more alert and attentive, according to a new University of Toronto study. “Coffee…
Study links parental support to how well millennials transition to college life
From the Taylor & Francis Group press release: Researchers show that how well parents or guardians support millennials’ psychological needs prior to their transition to college is an important predictor of their psychological well-being as…
Study suggests a simple strategy to improve your mood in 12 minutes
From the Iowa State University press release: We all have a remedy — a glass of wine or a piece of chocolate — for lifting our spirits when we’re in a bad mood. Rather than…
Study finds brain mechanism that naturally combats overeating
From the Rockefeller University press release: Food is, generally speaking, a good thing. In addition to being quite tasty, it is also necessary for survival. That’s why animals have evolved robust physiological systems that attract…
Study examines the connected, social brain
From the Cognitive Neuroscience Society press release: Parents may often feel like they are not “on the same wavelength” as their kids. But it turns out that, at least for babies, their brainwaves literally sync…
Study suggests sexual satisfaction among older people about more than just health
From the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine press release: Communication and being in a happy relationship, along with health, are important for sexual satisfaction among older people, according to new research published in PLOS…