How Lifelong Learning Boosts Brain Plasticity
Our brains are plastic. They continuously remodel neural connections as we learn, experience and adapt. Researchers are now asking whether new insights…
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Why Bonus Promises Backfire in High-Dopamine Brains
Some people improve and others decline when offered a large bonus. Neuroscientist Esther Aarts of the Donders Institute in Nijmegen has demonstrated…
Study Finds Molecular Link Between Diabetes and Schizophrenia
Psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia have long been linked with an elevated risk of type 2 diabetes. In a new study published…
Study: Friendly AI Chatbots More Likely to Lie
Summary: As AI companies race to make chatbots more personable, researchers warn that prioritizing warmth and empathy can degrade factual accuracy. A…
Inflammatory Proteins Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline
Summary: Higher circulating levels of two cytokines were linked to slower cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study. Source:…
How Leg Exercise Boosts Brain and Nervous System Function
Summary: Weight-bearing leg exercise sends signals to the brain that are essential for producing healthy neural cells, new research reports. Source: Frontiers.…
Brain Prevents New Memories on Waking to Protect Memory Consolidation
Summary: A new study finds that the brain actively blocks the formation of new long-term memories immediately after waking, using a protein…
Positive Bias in Older Adults May Signal Early Cognitive Decline
Summary: New research indicates that a tendency for older adults to interpret neutral or negative facial expressions as positive — an age-related…
Why Late Bedtimes Harm Mental Health in Night Owls
Summary: Staying up late is linked to worse mental health regardless of whether someone is naturally a morning or evening person. In…
Could Gut Microbes in Obesity Cause Depression and Anxiety?
Summary: Researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center report a connection between gut bacteria and the psychological distress that often accompanies obesity. In mice,…
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