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New studies of brain activity explain benefits of electroconvulsive therapy

New studies of brain activity explain benefits of electroconvulsive therapy

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT), formerly known as electroshock therapy, involves inducing a brief seizure in the brain usi

New studies of brain activity explain benefits of electroconvulsive therapy

byUniversity of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT), formerly known as electroshock therapy, involves inducing a brief seizure in the brain usi
Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking, according to study

Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking, according to study

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityCredit: Alexander Kovalev from PexelsIn a research first, an analysis of all the available evidence on the cognitive impacts of problematic screen use has s

Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking, according to study

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityCredit: Alexander Kovalev from PexelsIn a research first, an analysis of all the available evidence on the cognitive impacts of problematic screen use has s
For those at high risk, PTSD may be treatable before traumatic events even occur

For those at high risk, PTSD may be treatable before traumatic events even occur

by Christie Allen,Brigham Young UniversityCredit: Nate Edwards/BYU PhotoWhen people experience trauma, medication can help prevent or reduce post-traumatic stress disorder, softening overly stro

For those at high risk, PTSD may be treatable before traumatic events even occur

by Christie Allen,Brigham Young UniversityCredit: Nate Edwards/BYU PhotoWhen people experience trauma, medication can help prevent or reduce post-traumatic stress disorder, softening overly stro
New evidence that heightened pain sensitivity is linked to sympathy for opposing political views

New evidence that heightened pain sensitivity is linked to sympathy for opposing political views

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe next time your friend displays remarkable openness to their opposite political camp's ideas, you might try pinching them.Okay, we

New evidence that heightened pain sensitivity is linked to sympathy for opposing political views

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe next time your friend displays remarkable openness to their opposite political camp's ideas, you might try pinching them.Okay, we
Team calls for more research into the emotional and motivational brain mechanisms behind social media use

Team calls for more research into the emotional and motivational brain mechanisms behind social media use

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith nearly 5 billion users worldwide spending an average of more than two hours daily on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and F

Team calls for more research into the emotional and motivational brain mechanisms behind social media use

byThe University of Hong KongCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith nearly 5 billion users worldwide spending an average of more than two hours daily on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and F
What's the story behind autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) clips?

What's the story behind autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) clips?

by Meike Drießen, Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumQuiet noises such as touching a microphone with your fingertips trigger a pleasant feeling in some people. Credit: RUB, MarquardResearchers at Ruhr University

What's the story behind autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) clips?

by Meike Drießen, Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumQuiet noises such as touching a microphone with your fingertips trigger a pleasant feeling in some people. Credit: RUB, MarquardResearchers at Ruhr University
What's your chronotype? Knowing whether you're a night owl or an early bird could help performance

What's your chronotype? Knowing whether you're a night owl or an early bird could help performance

by Cindi May,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTiming is everything. For early risers and late-nighters alike, listening to your internal clock may be the key to success. From the

What's your chronotype? Knowing whether you're a night owl or an early bird could help performance

by Cindi May,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTiming is everything. For early risers and late-nighters alike, listening to your internal clock may be the key to success. From the
Study suggests extracellular space in the brain influences sleep, movement and behavior

Study suggests extracellular space in the brain influences sleep, movement and behavior

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Wikimedia CommonsThe brain contains billions of nerve cells controlling our thoughts, behavior and movements. But in fact, up to 20% of the brain is a mystery t

Study suggests extracellular space in the brain influences sleep, movement and behavior

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Wikimedia CommonsThe brain contains billions of nerve cells controlling our thoughts, behavior and movements. But in fact, up to 20% of the brain is a mystery t
Brain imaging identifies biomarkers of mental illness

Brain imaging identifies biomarkers of mental illness

byElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch and treatment of psychiatric disorders are stymied by a lack of biomarkers—objective biological or physiological markers that can help diagnose, track

Brain imaging identifies biomarkers of mental illness

byElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch and treatment of psychiatric disorders are stymied by a lack of biomarkers—objective biological or physiological markers that can help diagnose, track
The autism-linked gene SYNGAP1 could impact early stages of human brain development, study reveals

The autism-linked gene SYNGAP1 could impact early stages of human brain development, study reveals

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe gene SYNGAP1, the variants of which are top risk factors for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), has previously unappreciated ef

The autism-linked gene SYNGAP1 could impact early stages of human brain development, study reveals

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe gene SYNGAP1, the variants of which are top risk factors for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), has previously unappreciated ef
New research reveals an advanced form of meditation impacts the brain and is linked to aspects of well-being

New research reveals an advanced form of meditation impacts the brain and is linked to aspects of well-being

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing advanced brain scanning technology, a team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member

New research reveals an advanced form of meditation impacts the brain and is linked to aspects of well-being

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing advanced brain scanning technology, a team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member
Study shows that human beliefs about drugs could have dose-dependent effects on the brain

Study shows that human beliefs about drugs could have dose-dependent effects on the brain

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalGraphic for study. Credit: Lily Armstrong-Davies, Medical IllustratorMount Sinai researchers have shown for the first time that a person's beliefs related to drugs

Study shows that human beliefs about drugs could have dose-dependent effects on the brain

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalGraphic for study. Credit: Lily Armstrong-Davies, Medical IllustratorMount Sinai researchers have shown for the first time that a person's beliefs related to drugs