Summary: Childhood memories of harsh criticism or neglect often manifest in adulthood as a paralyzing fear of failure. However, a new clinical trial reveals that we can “rewrite” these internal…
Category: Humans
Colossal Mexica offering linked to Motecuhzoma Ilhuicamina uncovered at Templo Mayor
Archaeologists working with the Templo Mayor Project (PTM) have unveiled evidence of what may have been the largest ceremonial offering ever dedicated at the Mexica capital during the reign of…
Music May Not Boost Focus or Mood During Exercise
Summary: It is a common belief that listening to music while exercising improves focus, elevates mood, and enhances mental performance. However, a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis suggests this isn’t…
Drug company ads are easy to blame for misleading patients and raising costs, but research shows they do help patients get needed treatment
It’s a familiar experience for many Americans: You’re watching your favorite show and suddenly you’re ambushed by an ad for a drug whose name sounds like a Wi-Fi password, before…
There aren’t enough geriatricians – here’s how older adults can still get the right care
More than 70 million baby boomers – those born between 1946 and 1964 – are alive today. In 2026, the oldest of them are turning 80. With longer lives often…
Lost medieval stronghold discovered in Włodawa Forest
In the heart of the Włodawa Forests, amid an expansive forest-marsh complex, archaeologists are uncovering the secrets of a remarkable early medieval stronghold. Located near the village of Kaplonosy Kolonia…
Traces of medieval ferry crossing identified near Rákóczifalva
Seven wooden piles, aligned in a deliberate row along the riverbank, have now been identified as the probable remains of a medieval ferry crossing, shedding new light on a transport…
Nature Exposure Triggers Brain Reset
Summary: Spending time in nature isn’t just a pleasant pastime; it triggers a measurable physiological and neurological “reset” in the brain. A comprehensive review of over 100 brain-imaging studies demonstrates…
Fewer new moms are dying in Colorado – naloxone might be one reason why
In Colorado, from 2016 to 2020, 33 women who were pregnant or had recently given birth died from accidental overdoses. That’s more than died from traditional obstetric complications like infection,…
Brain Switch Identified for Unlearning Fear Faster
Summary: Unlearning a fear response—a process known as fear extinction—is essential for moving past a traumatic or threatening experience. A groundbreaking study reveals a specific “on/off switch” in the brain…
