Cognitive PsychologyAug 15, 2024
Sleep resets neurons for new memories the next day
While everyone knows that a good night's sleep restores energy, a new study finds it resets another vital function: memory.
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Cognitive PsychologyAug 15, 2024
The brain creates three copies for a single memory
A new study reveals that the memory for a specific experience is stored in multiple parallel 'copies'. These are preserved for varying durations, modified to certain degrees, and sometimes deleted over time.
NeuropsychologyAug 15, 2024
Genetic link between Alzheimer's and heart disease confirmed
Researchers have uncovered a significant genetic connection between Alzheimer's disease (AD) and several coronary artery disease (CAD) related disorders and lipid classes, offering opportunities to improve health…
Family & RelationshipsAug 15, 2024
How to Share Your STI Status With Your Partner
Talking about sex can be tricky, especially when it comes to the topic of STIs. Research shows that a lot of people avoid direct conversations about this due to fear of rejection, embarrassment, or shame. The discomfort…
Cognitive PsychologyAug 15, 2024
Pioneering research sheds light on how babies and young children understand the art of pretense
Babies recognize pretense and around half of children can pretend themselves by 12 months, new research has found.
Cognitive PsychologyAug 14, 2024
Singing from memory unlocks a surprisingly common musical superpower
Psychologists studied 'earworms,' the types of songs that get stuck in your head and play automatically on a loop, to show that highly accurate pitch memory is much more common than might be expected.
Mental HealthAug 14, 2024
Managing Depression With Spravato
Spravato (esketamine) is a nasal spray used for depression and was approved by the FDA in 2019. It is specifically for treatment ...
NeuropsychologyAug 14, 2024
Scientists discover breakthrough method to activate dormant stem cells in the brain
Scientists have discovered a novel pathway to wake up dormant neural stem cells, offering potential new therapies for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, learning disabilities, and cerebral palsy.
AddictionAug 13, 2024
Less sleep and later bedtime in childhood linked to future substance use
Adolescents were more likely to have consumed alcohol or tried marijuana by age 15 if they had later bedtimes and slept fewer hours during the night during childhood and adolescence, according to a new study.
Social MediaAug 13, 2024
Cyberbullying still happening
KLANG: As the government initiates efforts to introduce new measures to curb cyberbullying, the issue remains prevalent on social ...
Insurance parityAug 13, 2024
Mental Health Parity Is Not a Panacea: Lessons to Date
Key points Efforts to mandate equal mental health insurance coverage date to the Kennedy administration. Evaluation of the success of efforts to mandate parity look at both quantitative and ...
Sport & PerformanceAug 13, 2024
Psychology with Sport Management
This exciting new course blends psychology with sport management, exploring the mind and behaviour alongside key principles of ...
ResearchAug 13, 2024
New Research Sheds Light on Treatment and Harm Reduction Gaps Among Drug Users
A new study led by Sachini Bandara, PhD, assistant professor in Mental Health, and Brendan Saloner, PhD, professor in Health ...
AI & TechnologyAug 13, 2024
Proposed new Medicare billing codes could boost digital mental health treatment
The proposed new Medicare billing codes in the proposed Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for 2025 include three specific codes for ...
Social MediaAug 12, 2024
Cyberbullying among young people: Laws and policies in selected Member States
There is no commonly agreed definition of cyberbullying in Europe or at international level. According to UNICEF ...
Cognitive PsychologyAug 12, 2024
Redefining the computer whiz: Research shows diverse skills valued by youth
Researchers have uncovered a more nuanced view of what makes an 'ideal' computer science student, challenging long-held stereotypes of geeky, clever, detail-oriented men, who lack social skills.
ResearchAug 12, 2024
Why psychology might not be the subject of students’ dreams
As university counsellors, we have probably all had conversations with our students about the differences between psychology ...
Mental HealthAug 9, 2024
Study reveals ways in which 40Hz sensory stimulation may preserve brain's 'white matter'
Scientists report that gamma frequency light and sound stimulation preserves myelination in mouse models and reveal molecular mechanisms that may underlie the benefit.
Cognitive PsychologyAug 9, 2024
Classical music lifts our mood by synchronizing our 'extended amygdala'
Whether Bach, Beethovan, or Mozart, it's widely recognized that classical music can affect a person's mood. Scientists use brainwave measurements and neural imaging techniques to show how Western classical music elicits…
Ecological momentary assessmentAug 9, 2024
Momentary Geospatial, Psychological and Behavioral Risk for Substance Use in Young Adults Under Criminal Justice Supervision
In line with the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s strategic objective of addressing real-world complexities of polysubstance ...
AddictionAug 8, 2024
Study trialling ketamine to break alcohol addiction
Trial lead Prof Celia Morgan said the trial was helping participants stay away from alcohol for longer A £2.5m trial is using ...
Family & RelationshipsAug 8, 2024
A 'thank you' goes a long way in family relationships
Researchers have previously explored the positive impact of perceived gratitude from romantic partners for couples' relationship ...
Cognitive PsychologyAug 8, 2024
Short, intense bursts of exercise more effective after stroke than steady, moderate exercise
Significant improvements in aerobic fitness were noted after 12 weeks of high-intensity interval training sessions compared to traditional, moderate exercise sessions, according to a new study.
Child PsychologyAug 8, 2024
ADHD medications hit by supply shortages important to improve quality of life
Research has found that medications play an important role in improving the quality of life of people with ADHD, but the authors suggest more support -- in addition to medications -- is needed.
ResearchAug 8, 2024
Water on the mind: Mapping behavioral and psychological research on water security
Water security as a concept recognizes the profound connections between the physical and social aspects of water. Yet, water ...
AddictionAug 7, 2024
Cocaine discovery could pave way for treatment for substance abuse
Cocaine binds to a specific transporter in the brain that is responsible for regulating dopamine levels. Researchers have studied and described the process, producing new knowledge that may bring us a step closer to…
Family & RelationshipsAug 7, 2024
Exploring the O-Shot: Can Plasma Injections Enhance Sexual Pleasure?
We’ve been answering several questions from our listeners and readers lately, covering topics like “ how to navigate sex when one partner is paralyzed” and “ how body modifications have been historically linked to queer…
School & EducationAug 7, 2024
The Teachers are Not All Right: Improving the Mental Well-being of Teachers and Their Students
The EdWeek Research Center, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization, provided the content for this report. Merrimack ...
AddictionAug 7, 2024
America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2024
The 5th edition of the Americas Best Addiction Treatment Centers ranking awards the leading 400 addiction treatment centers in ...
AI & TechnologyAug 7, 2024
Dozing at the wheel? Not with these fatigue-detecting earbuds
To help protect drivers and machine operators from the dangers of drifting off, engineers have created prototype earbuds that can detect the signs of drowsiness in the brain. In a new study, the researchers show that…