Why Haunted Houses Creep Us Out: The Psychology of Fear
Summary: Psychologists examine why haunted houses make us feel creeped out, concluding they unsettle us not because of clear danger but because…
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Brain Reserve Lowers Cognitive Decline Risk in MS
Brain Reserve and Cognitive Reserve Independently Protect Against Cognitive Decline in Multiple Sclerosis Researchers from the United States and Italy have found…
Study Finds Low Glycemic Diet Reduces Autism Symptoms in Mice
Salk researchers find that a diet recommended for diabetics reduced autism-like signs in mice Processed foods high in sugar—such as white bread…
How Your Native Language Shapes Neural Wiring
Summary: New research suggests that the language you grow up speaking influences how language-related brain regions are wired. Using high-resolution neuroimaging, researchers…
How Wildfire Smoke Damages the Brain and Sparks Inflammation
Summary: Researchers have found that wildfire smoke can trigger prolonged inflammation in the brain. Their study shows this inflammation is especially pronounced…
Scientists Identify Key Mechanism to Preserve Working Memory
Summary: Acetylcholine acting at muscarinic M1 receptors in the prefrontal cortex supports the neuronal activity that holds information in working memory. Because…
Ear Stimulation May Reduce Parkinson’s Symptoms
Summary: Gentle, controlled stimulation of the ear canal reduced both motor and non-motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease, with many therapeutic…
How a Sense of Oneness Boosts Life Satisfaction
Summary: People who hold a strong sense of “oneness” — the belief that everything is connected and interdependent — report higher life…
Visual Migraines Linked to Irregular Heartbeat Risk
Summary: New research finds that people who experience migraine with visual aura have a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation, an irregular…
Promising Progress in Parkinson’s Disease Research
Implanted stem cells reduced symptoms of disease during experiment, researchers say. Researchers affiliated with the Harvard Stem Cell Institute and McLean Hospital…
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