Study links eye health to brain health
From the American Academy of Neurology press release: People with mild vascular disease that causes damage to the retina in the eye are more likely to have problems with thinking and memory skills because they…
Researchers identify neural activity sequences that help form memory, decision-making
From the Princeton University press release by Catherine Zandonella: Princeton University researchers have used a novel virtual reality and brain imaging system to detect a form of neural activity underlying how the brain forms short-term…
Study looks at effects of mood on consumer choices
From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: When they’re in a positive mood, people tend to choose products that match their mood and their level of emotional arousal, according to a…
Study looks at effects of menopause on memory
From the University of Rochester Medical Center press release: The difficulties that many women describe as memory problems when menopause approaches are real, according to a study published today in the journal Menopause, the journal…
Study suggests checking off symptoms online affects perceptions of risk
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: You’ve been feeling under the weather. You Google your symptoms. A half-hour later, you’re convinced it’s nothing serious—or afraid you have cancer. More than 60 percent of…
Study suggests perception of motivation to change bad habits can affect success
From the University of Illinois press release via ScienceDaily: Those motivated to actively change bad habits may be setting themselves up for failure, a new study suggests. The study, described in an article in the…
Study looks at why consumers get stuck in trivial choices
From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Does it matter which toothbrush or breakfast cereal you buy? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research explains why consumers get stuck…
Study looks at when planning doesn’t help with self-control
From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Planning your diet won’t really help you gain self-control unless you’re feeling good about your weight in the first place, according to a new…
Study suggests strategy to help consumers say “no” to temptation
From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: When facing temptation, can a simple change of language make a difference? According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, consumers…
Mouse study suggests cellphone radiation exposure in utero may affect brain development of children
From the Yale University press release: Exposure to radiation from cell phones during pregnancy affects the brain development of offspring, potentially leading to hyperactivity, Yale School of Medicine researchers have determined. The results, based on…