From the Society for Neuroscience press release: Exposure to high-fat diet from childhood may increase the sensitivity of the dopamine system later in adulthood, according to a study in male rats published in eNeuro. The research…
From the University of Zürich press release: For the first time, researchers of the University of Zurich and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have demonstrated the causal context of why deep sleep is…
From the Norwegian Institute of Public Health press release: 10-12-years-olds can be taught how to think critically at school, even with few teachers and limited resources. Parents can also be taught to assess claims about health…
From the Deutsches Ärzteblatt International press release: The duration of a person’s unfitness for work is determined by more than his/her primary diagnosis. Patients often report psychological problems and a feeling of being burnt out. Antonius…
From the Iowa State University press release: A new Iowa State University study may have identified the link that explains years of conflicting research over a mitochondrial gene and the risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Auriel Willette,…
From the Center for BrainHealth press release: A recent study from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas shows that a certain type of instructor-led brain training protocol can stimulate structural changes…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: People may try to make someone else feel negative emotions if they think experiencing those emotions will be beneficial in the long run, according to new research published…
From the Kingston University press release: A Kingston University London postgraduate research student has produced a study that examines the effects of reading and watching television on social behaviour — concluding that literature lovers have…
From the University of Oslo, Faculty of Medicine press release: A recent study has demonstrated that intranasal oxytocin can influence how individuals with autism perceive emotion in others. This is an important first step for a…
From the Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan press release: Fatigue. Hunger. Boredom. Those are often on the list of reasons parents mention if their child whines, has tantrums or acts out. Researchers are now asking…