The Brain

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Yale researchers have found where stress ‘lives’ in our brains John Anderer

Researchers from Yale University believe they’ve located the “neuronal home” of stressful feelings in the brain. They’re optimistic that this discovery can lead to more stress treatment options for people in need of help with intense anxiety, stress, and fear. Read More

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This is exactly what happens in our brain before we form memories John Anderer

Researchers have discovered that when neurons inside the hippocampus are firing at a high rate before one attempts to form a new memory, that person will be much more successful at encoding the memory and efficiently recalling it later on. Read More

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This is why your lonely coworker may be looking at your face on Zoom calls Kyle Schnitzer

The difference between people who are lonely versus non-lonely individuals found that people who are deemed lonely pay more attention to facial expressions that resonate warmth, while those who are less lonely focused on features identified as competent, according to a new study. Read More

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These are the 2 most common neurological COVID-19 symptoms John Anderer

After analyzing and reviewing neuroimaging and symptoms among over 700 Italian patients, the research team says that a broadly defined “altered mental state” and stroke are the two most common neurological symptoms in COVID-19 patients. Read More

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Duke scientists may have just discovered a way to ‘switch off’ pain in your body John Anderer

They’ve uncovered a small region of the brain that appears to have near-absolute control over bodily feelings of pain. However, this area can only turn pain off, not on. Read More

The Future of Work

8 tips from a psychology expert to beat your zoom fatigue Sonya Swink

Zoom fatigue is a real thing but there are ways to reduce it so you can work better. Read More

Latest News

Researchers just made a major discovery about hand gestures John Anderer

A new study from the University of Connecticut put this theory to the test, and sure enough, researchers found that listeners can recognize when someone is gesturing with their hands based on only a recording. Moreover, the listeners were even able to correctly guess the exact motions speakers were making with their hands. Read More

Health

New study finds this type of workout is best for fighting depression Jennifer Fabiano

A new study finds that movement yoga reduces depressive symptoms and can help improve overall mental health in those who suffer from a variety of issues. Read More

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Research finds doing this simple workout for only 10 minutes is better than running Meredith Lepore

Scientific research, as well as countless fitness instructors and scientists, insist that simply jumping rope is the ultimate exercise and is even better than running and takes less time. Read More

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