Psychology
Prenatal Cannabis Use Impacts Brain Development
Health
Summary: A new study suggests prenatal cannabis exposure may influence long-term brain development and mental health. Researchers used data from the ABCD ...
Brain Control of Escape Behavior May Unlock Anxiety Treatments
Health
Summary: Researchers discovered how the brain controls sensitivity to threats, influencing escape behavior in mice. The study found that inhibitory neurons in ...
AI Voices Fool Humans, But Brain Responses Differ
Science
Summary: People struggle to distinguish between human and AI-generated voices, identifying them correctly only about half the time. Despite this, brain scans ...
Anxiety Doubles Parkinson’s Risk – Neuroscience News
Health
Summary: Researchers found that people over 50 with anxiety have twice the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Using UK primary care data ...
Mindfulness Improves Sleep and Reduces Stress
Health
Summary: A new study reveals that mindfulness helps improve sleep quality and reduce stress by focusing on the present and minimizing negative ...
Cognitive Flexibility Linked to Entrepreneurial Success
Science
Summary: Habitual entrepreneurs exhibit greater cognitive flexibility and increased gray matter volume in the left insula, compared to managers. This brain region ...
Resilience Linked to Healthier Brain and Gut
Health
Summary: A new study reveals that resilient individuals show improved brain function and healthier gut microbiomes. The research highlights that resilient people ...
Prior LSD Use Linked to Lower Psychological Resilience
Health
Summary: Lifetime LSD use is linked to higher severe psychological distress after job loss, a new study reveals. Analyzing data from 15,854 ...
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 ...
