Tag: mental
Expectations may influence a vaccine’s effect, new study shows
A new study examines whether the brain’s response to expectations can be measured in the body’s immune response.
The best way to start your day, according to science
Recent research shows that small personal choices made in the morning can have a significant impact on the rest of the day.
New research shows why memory loss can accelerate
New large-scale international research shows that the relationship between changes in the brain and memory does not follow a straight line.
Seeing something cute can change how we think and act
Why do cute babies and animals trigger such strong reactions? Research shows that cuteness affects the brain, moral judgment, and even our physical impulses.
Dementia can affect younger people – and the first signs may be physical
Dementia is often associated with memory loss and old age. However, the disease can also present itself in other ways in younger people.
Exercise can ease depressive symptoms as effectively as therapy
Many people with depression find that established treatments do not help. New research points to a more accessible approach.