Study looks at strategy behind blinking
From the Technische Universität Darmstadt press release: If a brief event in our surroundings is about to happen it is probably better not to blink during that moment. A team of researchers at the Centre…
Study suggests running helps brain stave off effects of chronic stress
From the Brigham Young University press release: Most people agree that getting a little exercise helps when dealing with stress. A new BYU study discovers exercise — particularly running — while under stress also helps…
Study links everyday activities with more gray matter in brains of older adults
From the Rush University Medical Center press release: Higher levels of lifestyle physical activity — such as house cleaning, walking a dog and gardening, as well as exercise — are associated with more gray matter…
Study suggests that valuing identity above accuracy makes one more susceptible to fake news
From the Cell Press press release: Fake news is everywhere, but why we believe it is still unclear. Drawing on neuroeconomics research in an Opinion published February 20th in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences, psychologists…
Study suggests magnetic brain stimulation alters negative emotion perception
From the Elsevier press release: A new study published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging reports that processing of negative emotion can be strengthened or weakened by tuning the excitability of the right frontal part of…
Study suggests dim light may be bad for cognitive ability
From the Michigan State University press release: Spending too much time in dimly lit rooms and offices may actually change the brain’s structure and hurt one’s ability to remember and learn, indicates groundbreaking research by…
New research suggests technique to improve eyewitness recall
From the James Cook University press release: New research from a memory expert at James Cook University in Australia shows there may be a simple way to help eyewitnesses of crimes remember more about what…
Study suggests bilingualism could offset brain changes in Alzheimer’s
From the Concordia University press release: After more than a decade of research, this much we know: it’s good for your brain to know another language. A new Concordia study goes further, however, focusing specifically…
Study suggests low levels of alcohol may help brain clear away toxins
From the University of Rochester Medical Center press release: While a couple of glasses of wine can help clear the mind after a busy day, new research shows that it may actually help clean the…
Study examines impact of acute sleep loss on working memory
From the Uppsala University press release: Over the last few decades, a wealth of evidence has accumulated to suggest that a lack of sleep is bad for mind and body. Working memory is important for…