Psychology
Facial Expressions Key to Strong Social Bonds
Science
Summary: Humans may have evolved complex facial expressions to enhance social bonding. By analyzing over 1,500 natural conversations, the study found that ...
Vitamin B6 Boost Method Offers Hope for Brain Health
Health
Summary: Researchers discovered a way to increase vitamin B6 levels in cells by inhibiting its degradation, potentially improving memory and learning. Their ...
Study Links Brain Region to Paranoia
Science
Summary: Researchers discovered that a specific brain region, the mediodorsal thalamus, may provoke feelings of paranoia. By aligning data from studies on ...
Heat Waves Reduce Politicians’ Speech Complexity
Health
Summary: High temperatures lead to simpler language in parliamentary speeches. Analyzing seven million speeches from 28,000 politicians, researchers discovered that heat negatively ...
Disabling Social Media Comments Hurts Influencer Credibility
Health
Summary: Influencers who disable social media comments are perceived as less persuasive and likable. The research highlights that even negative comments can ...
Positive Praise at Age 3 Reduces Problems by Age 7
Health
Summary: 3-year-olds who responded positively to parental praise had fewer behavioral and emotional issues by age 5-7. Children whose behaviors were less ...
How Antidepressants Treat Major Depression
Health
Summary: Researchers have developed a new framework explaining how antidepressants, like SSRIs, treat major depressive disorder (MDD) by restoring brain connectivity rather ...
Poor Diet Tied to Brain Changes Linked to Depression
Health
Summary: A new study reveals that a poor quality diet may lead to brain changes associated with depression and anxiety. Researchers found ...
Genes Link Sleep Patterns to Autism and Bipolar Disorder
Health
Summary: Researchers found genetic associations between sleep patterns and neuropsychiatric conditions like autism, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Polygenic risk score analysis revealed ...
Study Validates Impulsivity as a Stable, Measurable Personality Trait
Health
Summary: A new study confirms impulsivity as a stable and measurable personality trait. Using data from 1,676 participants, researchers identified a general ...
