Summary: Why does a stressful day at work make a drink feel like a necessity rather than a choice? Researchers have mapped a previously unknown “direct line” in the brain…
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Secrets of the Bees zooms in on life in a hive
At the edge of a wildflower meadow sits an unassuming tan box with a pitched roof. But a closer look reveals the box is buzzing with activity — literally. The…
Benefits of mindfulness meditation go far beyond relaxation – here’s what it is and how to practice it
Imagine being asked to sit alone in a quiet room for 15 minutes with nothing to do – no phone, no music, no external distraction. In a well-known 2014 study,…
Ticks are the backyard threat southwestern Pennsylvania homeowners keep ignoring
As spring unfolds, new research highlights an issue for southwestern Pennsylvania residents: Most people know ticks are in their backyard, but few believe they’re actually at risk of contracting tick-borne…
NASA’s Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover listens to ‘Whitey on the Moon’ every Monday. This is why.
Once at a space conference I attended in Colorado Springs, NASA astronaut Victor Glover — the pilot of NASA’s upcoming Artemis 2 mission to the moon — said something that…
Irregular Bedtime Doubles Cardiac Risk
Summary: It’s not just how much you sleep, but when you go to bed that matters for your heart. A decadelong study revealed that inconsistent bedtimes in midlife can double…
Ultrasound Helps to Unlearn Fear
Summary: Can we “unlearn” fear using sound? Neuroscientists demonstrated for the first time that targeted ultrasonic waves can help the human brain overcome fearful memories more quickly. By directing high-frequency,…
Blocking NOX-1 Extends Ketamine’s Effectiveness for Depression
Summary: Ketamine has been a miracle for the 30% of patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD), lifting suicidal thoughts and heavy moods in hours rather than weeks. However, its “Achilles’ heel”…
