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Stressed moms lead to unruly kids: A new study
Parents can affect their kids a lot, and sometimes the connection is even bigger than we might think. Stressed, anxious, or depressed mothers during pregnancy may increase the chances of their kids having mental health and behavior problems as they grow up.
Kate Yakimchuk pregnancy child development child behavior stress Psychology 4 December 2023
Loss of hearing is tied to brain changes: A new study
Hearing loss is common among seniors in the US and has been linked to a higher risk of dementia, although the exact reasons are not completely clear. To investigate this link further, scientists conducted hearing tests and brain scans using MRI to see if hearing problems are associated with differences in specific brain regions.
Kate Yakimchuk hearing loss brain damage alzheimer science Psychology 4 December 2023
Playing as a team: A new study on brain and cooperation
Cooperation needs concentration, and gamers know it a lot, because that's how most modern cooperative games work. A team of scientists have discovered new information on how our brain works when we play with other people.
Kate Yakimchuk team work video games brain cooperation Psychology 4 December 2023
How brain processes what we see: A new study on vision
We use our eyes to see, but, obviously, there are so many more things involved in our vision, because it's a complex process. For instance, our brain plays a huge role in our vision, so scientists have discovered new information about how it works.
Kate Yakimchuk sight vision brain activity visual cortex Psychology 3 December 2023
When optimism means lower cognitive abilities: A new study
People always try staying positive and keep their optimistic thinking, but it seems not to be the best idea. A new study shows that optimistic thinking can sometimes be tied to poor decision-making processes and cognitive skills.
Kate Yakimchuk optimistic thinking cognitive skills brain decisions Psychology 3 December 2023
We only see what we want to see: A new study
Researchers have discovered that our perception of others' actions relies more on our expectations rather than just what we see. Previous discoveries suggested that our brains process actions in a specific order, from visual regions to motor regions, to understand what other individuals are doing.
Kate Yakimchuk brain activity sensory input brain perception Psychology 3 December 2023
A new method to fight addictions: A new study
In 2021, over 61 million Americans used illegal drugs, and 106,000 died from drug overuse. Excessive alcohol use is the leading cause of preventable death in the US, linked to heart disease, cancer, and mental health issues.
Kate Yakimchuk mental health compulsive behaviors addiction treatment Psychology 3 December 2023
Less salt means better blood pressure: A new study
Lowering your blood pressure is something almost everyone can do, even if you're already taking medication for it. A new experiment shows that by cutting down on salt, even by just a teaspoon a day, people could decrease their systolic blood pressure by about 6 mm of mercury.
Kate Yakimchuk salt intake blood pressure health dieting Cooking 3 December 2023
Why sustainable consumption is hard: A new study on habits and consumption
While almost everyone knows that sustainable consumption is good, it doesn't make it easier to do everything right. Professor Wilhelm Hofmann from Ruhr University Bochum suggests that achieving long-term goals, like improving diet or adopting a sustainable lifestyle, is not solely about lacking self-discipline.
Kate Yakimchuk sustainable consumption ecology eco tips willpower Psychology 2 December 2023
How your driving style affects your kids: A new study
Our parents tend to be our role models, so they can affect our lives in many ways. For instance, if your parents drive safely, then you'll probably drive safely as well, a new study claims.
Kate Yakimchuk driving safe driving parenting safety Psychology 2 December 2023
Babies need hugs: A new study
A recent study looked at how parents take care of their nine-month-old babies in England. Four out of five primary caregivers said they cuddle, talk, and play with their babies several times a day.
Kate Yakimchuk child development childcare parenting tips parents Psychology 2 December 2023
How discrimination during pregnancy damages kids: A new study
A recent experiment demonstrated that the brain circuitry of children can be influenced by pregnant women's encounters with discrimination and acculturation. It's important to note that these effects are distinct from those resulting from general stress or depression.
Kate Yakimchuk pregnancy child development child behavior discrimination Psychology 1 December 2023
How little brain evolves: A new study
Humans have developed higher cognitive functions, mainly linked to the expansion of the neocortex. However, researchers now believe that the cerebellum, often called the "little brain," also evolved during evolution, so it adds to unique human abilities.
Kate Yakimchuk cerebellum brain development human brain science Psychology 1 December 2023
When sports actually damages your brain: A new study on soccer headers
We all know the stereotype that sportsmen are strong but silly, but it seems that some types of sport can actually cause cognitive decline. A new test shows that lots of soccer players tend to have decreased cognitive abilities later in life.
Kate Yakimchuk brain damage cognitive decline soccer sports Psychology 1 December 2023
When the memories are stored: A new study
Have you ever wondered how we learn things and store new memories? A new study has discovered more information on how our brains learn and store new information.
Kate Yakimchuk memory forming engram cells brain learning Psychology 30 November 2023
Healing after trauma: A new study on nervous system
Peripheral neuropathy affects over 3 million people in the US annually, causing pain and loss of feeling. Scientists have discovered a mechanism that can effectively heal damaged nerves in lab mice.
Kate Yakimchuk nervous system brain damage repairs neurons Psychology 30 November 2023
How your neurons team up: A new study
Scientists have found that a part of the brain related to memory and combining senses also plays a role in processing social signals. The ventrolateral prefrontal cortex integrates faces and voices, and a new study shows that it also processes the identity of the speaker and the expressions conveyed by facial expressions and vocalizations.
Kate Yakimchuk social signals facial gestures neurons brain Psychology 30 November 2023
New information about cognitive decline: A new study on hippocampus
Alzheimer's disease is something that affects lots of people, and it's still not clear how to cope with that. New studies tend to look for something to understand the disease better, and the newest research seems to find some new information.
Kate Yakimchuk alzheimer's disease hippocampus cognitive decline cognition Psychology 29 November 2023
A molecule that blocks bad memories: A new study
Depression is a widespread mental illness, and current treatments don't always meet everyone's needs. Scientists at the City University of Hong Kong discovered a tiny molecule that can help mice with stress-induced depression symptoms by preventing the formation of unpleasant memories.
Kate Yakimchuk molecules depression mental health depression treatments Psychology 29 November 2023
Less reliable parents lead to less risks: A new study on learning process
Parents often want their kids to stay away from risks, because they're worried - but risks can also be a part of learning more about the world. A new study shows that kids who see their parents as less reliable tend to stay away from risks more often, therefore learning less.
Kate Yakimchuk children parenting children safety parenting tips Psychology 29 November 2023