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Scientists study effect of cooked vs raw food on gut microbiome
Scientists at UC San Francisco and Harvard University has revealed our microbiome dynamically responds in different ways to the same foods, depending on whether they are consumed cooked or raw. This novel study is the first to investigate…
Childhood cognitive problems could lead to mental health issues in later life
Children experiencing cognitive problems such as low attention, poor memory or lack of inhibition may later suffer mental health issues as teenagers and young adults, a new study reveals.
Children Who Attend Schools With More Traffic Noise Show Slower Cognitive Development
According to a study published in PLoS Medicine, noise levels in the home did not influence scores on tests of working memory and attention
Study examines why the memory of fear is seared into our brains
Neuroscientists have been studying the formation of fear memories in the emotional hub of the brain -- the amygdala -- and think they have a mechanism.
Probiotics 2.0: Synthetic biology jumps into the human gut
Kostas VavitsasSeptember 11, 2019
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Music Psychology: Playlist Answer if person Introvert or Extrovert
Music Psychology: Playlist Answer if person Introvert or Extrovert. New research shows that your choices in music could reveal much about your nature as a person.
How sleep helps to process emotions
Researchers at the Department of Neurology of the University of Bern and University Hospital Bern identified how the brain triages emotions during dream sleep to consolidate the storage of positive emotions while dampening the consolidation…
Scientists identify neurons that drive competition and social behavior
In mice, social ranking in a group was linked to the results of competition, and certain neurons in the brain stored this social ranking information to inform decisions. Manipulating the activity of these neurons could increase or decrease…
What is Thought Field Therapy (TFT)
TFT is a mind-body self-treatment . It utilizes the meridian points and bilateral stimulation with a gentle tapping procedure
The Hidden Cost of Firearm Injuries
Survivors of gun violence, families face increased risks
Air pollution linked to depressive symptoms in adolescents
Higher ozone levels predicted increase in depressive symptoms over time, study finds
Lithium May Decrease Risk of Developing Dementia
Researchers have identified a link which suggests that lithium could decrease the risk of developing dementia, which affects nearly one million people in the UK.
Serious mental illnesses tied to higher risk for heart attack and stroke
People with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders may have a higher risk for cardiovascular disease at younger ages than those without a serious mental health condition, according to new research.
The placebo effect and how to harness its therapeutic potential
New analysis has shown that using the placebo effect for treatment has shown positive results due to their belief that the therapy will help them.
Reiki healing: how does it work and what are the benefits?
Reiki healing – also known as energy healing – has long been used by practitioners to aid well-being and re-balance the mind, body and soul.
Hypnotize Someone in Five Seconds
Hypnotize Someone in Five Seconds. This technique is used as part of stage hypnosis.
Is Your DNA Your Destiny? A Primer on Epigenetics
NATURE VS. NURTURE. It's among the oldest of philosophical and scientific debates. Is your inherited genetic makeup your destiny? Or are you the product of your environment?
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A recently evolved region of the ‘dark genome’ may offer clues on treating schizophrenia…
Scientists investigating the DNA outside our genes - the ‘dark genome’ - have discovered recently evolved regions that code for proteins associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
A New Realm of Personalized Medicine with Brain Stimulation
Research from last year has shown that personalized medicine with brain stimulation may help treat patients suffering from neurological and mental disorders.
The Health Benefits of the Aromatic Cardamom
Most people are familiar with cardamom through chai, as it’s an essential ingredient of the flavorful Indian specialty. Apart from being a popular spice all across India, the Middle East and all the way to China, cardamom is a key!-->…