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Theta oscillations more prevalent in the brain when remembering events, study finds

Neurons produce rhythmic patterns of electrical activity in the brain. One of the unsettled questions in the field of neuroscience is what primarily drives these rhythmic signals, called oscillations.

31 Jul 2023

COVID-19 led to increased anxiety for families with children with neurodevelopmental conditions

A peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Global Health analyzed data from more than 6,600 families with a child with a neurodevelopmental condition (NDC) - autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, developmental language disorder, Down syndrome, Williams syndrome, and intellectual disability - from 70 countries, including the United States.

31 Jul 2023

AI language model GPT-3 performs about as well as college undergraduates in analogical reasoning

People solve new problems readily without any special training or practice by comparing them to familiar problems and extending the solution to the new problem.

31 Jul 2023

Study analyzes the similarities between near-death experiences and psychedelic experiences

Researchers analyzed the similarities and differences between a near-death experience (NDE) while in a coma and the experience induced by a psychedelic drug.

28 Jul 2023

Online shopping for activewear may be harmful to women's body image, finds study

Though it's just as likely to be worn while lounging on the couch as in the gym, a large driver of activewear's popularity among women is its association with a dynamic lifestyle, positive wellbeing and overall good health.

27 Jul 2023

Multicultural socialization linked to improved academic outcomes for teens

In an increasingly diverse, multicultural world, adolescents struggle academically in multicultural environments if they don't receive consistent and positive messages at school, home and among their peers about cultures that are not their own, a University of California, Davis, study suggests.

27 Jul 2023

Amotivation and anhedonia play a crucial role in determining the social functioning of schizophrenia patients

Dr. Raymond Chan's team from the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and his collaborators have recently shown that amotivation and anhedonia, rather than expressive dysfunction, play a crucial role in determining the social functioning of schizophrenia patients.

27 Jul 2023

Kundalini yoga may be beneficial for older women with Alzheimer's risk factors

Kundalini yoga, a form of yoga that focuses on breathing, meditation, and mental visualization, appeared beneficial for older women who had risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and concerns about episodes of memory decline, according to a UCLA Health study.

26 Jul 2023

American Heart Association grants $2.1 million to study migraines and cardiovascular disease

Existing research shows certain types of migraines can increase the risk of stroke, and there is growing evidence that they may also lead to other types of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

26 Jul 2023

Experts call for urgent mental health support for autoimmune disease patients

More than half of patients with auto-immune conditions experience mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety, yet the majority are rarely or never asked in clinic about mental health symptoms, according to new research from the University of Cambridge and King's College London.

26 Jul 2023

The power of curiosity: How to use it to boost learning

Shifting from a high-pressure mindset to a curious one improves people's memory.

25 Jul 2023

Ethnic pride and connection to cultural values linked to better adolescent well-being

Encouraging Latinx adolescents of Mexican origin to embrace their ethnic pride, cultural values, and connections to their cultural community contributes to positive development and better adjustment during adolescence, a new University of California, Davis, psychology study suggests.

25 Jul 2023

New report highlights how telehealth has transformed the access to care across Michigan

In just three years, millions of people across Michigan's two huge peninsulas have taken advantage of their newfound ability to connect with their doctors, nurses and therapists through a computer or phone, a new report shows.

21 Jul 2023

Research reveals transgenerational effects of adversity on the human gut microbiome

Hardship experienced by mothers during their own childhood or during pregnancy is reflected in the composition of their 2-year-old children's gut microbiomes, reports an international team of scientists led by UCLA psychologists.

20 Jul 2023

Body-positive content can broaden women's concept of ideal body weight

How can social media contribute to a more diverse concept of body shapes and physical attractiveness? The answer is body-positive content.

20 Jul 2023

Immune cells may play role in regulating maternal behavior

Immune system changes in the pregnant body that protect the fetus appear to extend to the brain, where a decrease in immune cells late in gestation may factor into the onset of maternal behavior, new research in rats suggests.

19 Jul 2023

Study provides clues to the neural basis of consciousness

More than a quarter of all stroke victims develop a bizarre disorder - they lose conscious awareness of half of all that their eyes perceive.

18 Jul 2023

Targeted brain stimulation shows promise for treating TBI-related memory loss

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has disabled 1 to 2% of the population, and one of their most common disabilities is problems with short-term memory. Electrical stimulation has emerged as a viable tool to improve brain function in people with other neurological disorders.

18 Jul 2023

Parents' political views can influence adolescent political apathy

Political apathy is growing in democracies around the world. Political apathy, also known as political alienation, describes feelings of separation and disaffection, a sense of powerlessness and an indifference to politics and political institutions.

17 Jul 2023

Concussions do not affect IQ in children, study finds

The angst parents feel when their children sustain injuries is surely one of the universal conditions of parenthood. That anxiety is heightened greatly when those injuries involve concussions.

17 Jul 2023

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Theta oscillations more prevalent in the brain when remembering events, study finds

COVID-19 led to increased anxiety for families with children with neurodevelopmental conditions

AI language model GPT-3 performs about as well as college undergraduates in analogical reasoning

Study analyzes the similarities between near-death experiences and psychedelic experiences

Online shopping for activewear may be harmful to women's body image, finds study

Multicultural socialization linked to improved academic outcomes for teens

Amotivation and anhedonia play a crucial role in determining the social functioning of schizophrenia patients

Kundalini yoga may be beneficial for older women with Alzheimer's risk factors

American Heart Association grants $2.1 million to study migraines and cardiovascular disease

Experts call for urgent mental health support for autoimmune disease patients

The power of curiosity: How to use it to boost learning

Ethnic pride and connection to cultural values linked to better adolescent well-being

New report highlights how telehealth has transformed the access to care across Michigan

Research reveals transgenerational effects of adversity on the human gut microbiome

Body-positive content can broaden women's concept of ideal body weight

Immune cells may play role in regulating maternal behavior

Study provides clues to the neural basis of consciousness

Targeted brain stimulation shows promise for treating TBI-related memory loss

Parents' political views can influence adolescent political apathy

Concussions do not affect IQ in children, study finds

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