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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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