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Study suggests light, physical activity reduces brain aging

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From the Boston University School of Medicine press release: Incremental physical activity, even at light intensity, is associated with larger brain volume and healthy brain aging. Considerable evidence suggests that engaging in regular physical activity… 

Study looks at how the brain makes a difficult decision

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From the Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati press release: New research conducted in the Cognitive Neuroscience group of SISSA shows that a perceptual decision – recognizing an object and taking the appropriate action –… 

Study looks at psychological functions of coffee

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From the Monash University press release: For millions of Australians, each day begins with a hot cup of coffee in order to activate our brains for the working day. The morning coffee run also acts… 

Study suggests oxytocin could help treat alcohol use disorder

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From the PLOS press release: The neuropeptide oxytocin blocks enhanced drinking in alcohol-dependent rats, according to a study published April 16 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology led by Drs. Tunstall, Koob and Vendruscolo of the National…