Migraine Sufferers’ Brains are Overly Active
The symptoms of migraines are well understood, but the causes are less so. Scientists believe they have discovered a relationship between neurological illness and a…
Psychology
New Sensor Grids Capture Human Brain Signals in High Resolution
Engineers, surgeons, and medical researchers have released data from both humans and rats indicating that a new array of brain sensors can record electrical signals…
Religion and Psychology both Provide Techniques for Relieving Stress
When faced with adversity, qualitative evidence suggests that religious coping methods are used, and evidence also supports the effectiveness of cognitive reappraisal in lowering the…
Some Unexpectedly Excellent News Concerning Anxiety
What we call “anxiety disorder” is essentially a shorthand for a variety of upsetting, disturbing, and possibly restricting emotional states. It is a more acute…
People Who Have a Sense of Oneness are Happier in Life
According to a recent study, a belief in “oneness” may lead to increased life happiness regardless of faith. Certain faiths may be thought to be…
Ethnic Studies Raise Student Commitment and Graduation Rates
Racism, colonialism, global economic and political systems, ecological devastation, health degradation, cultural vitality, and our geographies of differentiation and discrimination are all issues that Ethnic…
According to Research, a Groove is enhanced by Rhythm and Harmony
Groove in music is the sensation (“feel”) of a changing pattern in a propulsive rhythm or the sensation of “swing.” Music composition, like everything else,…
Your Purchasing Habits can be Influenced by Online Product Displays
According to new University of California San Diego research, personalization through curated product recommendations is one of the biggest marketing trends in the online shopping…
Music Captivates and Synchronizes Listeners’ Brainwaves
When people listen to music, they pay close attention to the sounds. But what is it about music that keeps people interested? A recent study…
Removing Brain Cells Linked to Wakefulness and Addiction could Help With Withdrawal Symptoms
The removal of chemical messengers in the brain that are involved in both wakefulness and addiction, according to a UCLA study in mice, may make…
How Do We Perceive Familiar Objects Even When They Have Become Indistinct?
Researchers studied the neural process in the brain that allows people to recognize familiar images even when they are blurry. They discovered that after repeated…
A New Study Suggests that the Genetic Risk of Mental Health Conditions may Influence where People Choose to Live
Living in a city has been identified as a potential risk factor for schizophrenia and, to a lesser extent, other mental illnesses. However, few research…
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