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Craving snacks after a meal? It might be food-seeking neurons, not an overactive appetite

Craving snacks after a meal? It might be food-seeking neurons, not an overactive appetite

by Holly Ober,University of California, Los AngelesVgat l/vlPAG cells encode approach to food and eating. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46430-5People wh

Craving snacks after a meal? It might be food-seeking neurons, not an overactive appetite

by Holly Ober,University of California, Los AngelesVgat l/vlPAG cells encode approach to food and eating. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46430-5People wh
Grandparents can have a major impact on a mom's mental health, study says

Grandparents can have a major impact on a mom's mental health, study says

by Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the bustling world of parenting, where the to-do list seems never-ending, there's a new beacon of hope—grandp

Grandparents can have a major impact on a mom's mental health, study says

by Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the bustling world of parenting, where the to-do list seems never-ending, there's a new beacon of hope—grandp
Meta-analysis finds 10-minute nature exposure boosts mental health

Meta-analysis finds 10-minute nature exposure boosts mental health

by Jennifer Nozawa,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness,according to

Meta-analysis finds 10-minute nature exposure boosts mental health

by Jennifer Nozawa,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness,according to
New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss

New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss

by University of StirlingCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThe stages of descent into social isolation experienced by older people with hearing loss have been set out for the first time in a ne

New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss

by University of StirlingCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThe stages of descent into social isolation experienced by older people with hearing loss have been set out for the first time in a ne
Discovery hints at genetic basis for the most challenging symptoms of schizophrenia

Discovery hints at genetic basis for the most challenging symptoms of schizophrenia

by Douglas Fox,UC DavisSZ and BP PGS are associated with psychotic disorder diagnoses. A SZ PGS (top) is significantly associated with psychosis case status, while BP PGS (bottom) is not. B SZ P

Discovery hints at genetic basis for the most challenging symptoms of schizophrenia

by Douglas Fox,UC DavisSZ and BP PGS are associated with psychotic disorder diagnoses. A SZ PGS (top) is significantly associated with psychosis case status, while BP PGS (bottom) is not. B SZ P
Psychologists determine concern for others emerges during second year of life

Psychologists determine concern for others emerges during second year of life

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren have been shown to already exhibit empathic concern at 18 months. In an LMUstudypublished inC

Psychologists determine concern for others emerges during second year of life

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren have been shown to already exhibit empathic concern at 18 months. In an LMUstudypublished inC
Scientists pinpoint anorexia's neurologic origins

Scientists pinpoint anorexia's neurologic origins

by Mikayla Mace Kelley,University of ArizonaOn the left is the central amygdala and on the right is the oval region of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis. PKC-delta neurons glow green in th

Scientists pinpoint anorexia's neurologic origins

by Mikayla Mace Kelley,University of ArizonaOn the left is the central amygdala and on the right is the oval region of the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis. PKC-delta neurons glow green in th
A minimal cognitive architecture reproduces control of human decision-making processes

A minimal cognitive architecture reproduces control of human decision-making processes

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressA summary of behavioral data in a simple value-based decision-making experiment. A: Reported mental effort (y-axis) is plotted against the difference in reported opti

A minimal cognitive architecture reproduces control of human decision-making processes

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressA summary of behavioral data in a simple value-based decision-making experiment. A: Reported mental effort (y-axis) is plotted against the difference in reported opti
Research illuminates a social media trap for new moms

Research illuminates a social media trap for new moms

by Deann Gayman,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing a new mom is not glamorous or effortless—no matter what some social media influencers suggest—and the uptick

Research illuminates a social media trap for new moms

by Deann Gayman,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing a new mom is not glamorous or effortless—no matter what some social media influencers suggest—and the uptick
Experiencing flow: A natural shield against mental and cardiovascular disease?

Experiencing flow: A natural shield against mental and cardiovascular disease?

by Ina Wittmann,Max Planck SocietyPeople often experience flow during artistic activities, for example when making music. Credit: MPI for Empirical Aesthetics / L. BittnerCan the proneness to ex

Experiencing flow: A natural shield against mental and cardiovascular disease?

by Ina Wittmann,Max Planck SocietyPeople often experience flow during artistic activities, for example when making music. Credit: MPI for Empirical Aesthetics / L. BittnerCan the proneness to ex
Study looks at depression, stress in both parents after detection of fetal anomalies

Study looks at depression, stress in both parents after detection of fetal anomalies

by Elana GotkineProspective parents experience heightened levels of depression and traumatic stress after the detection of fetal anomalies leading to termination of pregnancy, according to a study&nbs

Study looks at depression, stress in both parents after detection of fetal anomalies

by Elana GotkineProspective parents experience heightened levels of depression and traumatic stress after the detection of fetal anomalies leading to termination of pregnancy, according to a study&nbs