Psychology
Losing weight by intermittent fasting can ‘drastically change’ the way your brain works
Health
By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com 16:12 22 Dec 2023, updated 16:16 22 Dec 2023 Scientists from Beijing found intermittent fasting ...
Unwrapping Intentions: Decoding Gift Shakers’ Cognitive Curiosity
Health
Summary: Researchers discovered that observers can easily discern the intentions of others shaking gift boxes. In their study, participants could quickly identify ...
Cat Ownership Linked to Increased Schizophrenia Risk
Health
Summary: Researchers systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed research from 1980 to 2023 to investigate the relationship between cat ownership and schizophrenia-related disorders. Out ...
Stress and Snacks: How Fatty Foods Hinder Recovery
Health
Summary: Consuming fatty foods during stressful times can hinder the body’s recovery from stress effects. Researchers found that high-fat meals, like butter ...
Personality Traits: A Surprising Factor in Dementia Risk
Health
Summary: Researchers revealed that certain personality traits, such as conscientiousness, extraversion, and positive affect, can reduce the likelihood of a dementia diagnosis. ...
Placebo Power: Patient Belief in Treatment Impacts Depression Therapy Effectiveness
Health
Summary: A new study sheds light on the significant role of patients’ beliefs in the effectiveness of neurostimulation treatments for conditions like ...
Linking Stress to Comfort Food Cravings: A Brain Chemical’s Role
Science
Summary: Researchers uncovered a brain molecule’s role in triggering comfort food cravings after experiencing stress. Their research reveals that the molecule Proenkephalin, ...
Hikikomori: New Tool Sheds Light on Social Isolation Phenomenon
Health
Summary: Researchers developed the Hikikomori Diagnostic Evaluation (HiDE), a new assessment tool for identifying pathological social withdrawal or hikikomori. This condition, initially ...
Genetic Links in Cannabis Use Disorder
Health
Summary: Researchers analyzed over 1 million genomes, revealing insights into cannabis use disorder and its ties to psychiatric issues, other substance abuses, ...
Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Impacts Child Mental Health
Health
Summary: Research reveals that children of mothers experiencing high stress, anxiety, or depression during pregnancy may have a greater risk of mental ...
