Summary: Depression, a challenging condition to diagnose early, may now be detected more promptly using a simple 1-minute Electroencephalogram (EEG) test at home. This study revealed a relationship between EEG…
Category: Neuroscience
Sleep’s Secret Lives: Navigating the Mystery of Arousal Disorders
Summary: Arousal disorders, including the mysterious actions of sexsomnia, sleepwalking, and sleep terrors, remain a significant gray area in sleep medicine. A new study reveals that unlike other sleep disorders,…
Machine Learning Uncovers Neural Pathways of Narcissistic Traits
Summary: Researchers have utilized advanced machine learning techniques to unveil the neural structure linked to narcissism, overcoming previous study limitations. Employing Kernel Ridge Regression and Support Vector Regression, they predicted…
Chasing Hobbies Over Achievement Boosts Happiness
Summary: Individuals emphasizing freedom and hobbies experienced a boost in well-being, whereas those prioritizing achievement felt less happy. The research showed that valuing ‘hedonism’ and ‘self-direction’ led to increased happiness…
Sex-Specific Inflammation Links to Teen Depression
Summary: A new study uncovers a unique relationship between inflammatory proteins and adolescent depression. The study, part of the IDEA project, distinguishes how different cytokines are related to depression in…
Sit Less, Think More: Over 10hr Sedentary Time A Day Hike Dementia Risk
Summary: Adults over 60, who engage in more than 10 hours of sedentary behavior daily, have a heightened risk of dementia. The study revealed that the pattern of sedentary behavior…
Tobacco and Cannabis Combo Ups Anxiety and Depression Risk
Summary: A new study indicates a link between the co-use of tobacco and cannabis and heightened rates of anxiety and depression. Analyzing data from the COVID-19 Citizens Health Study, researchers…
Healthy Habits Are Key to Curbing Depression’s Hold
Summary: A new study delves into the role of lifestyle choices in mitigating depression risks. Drawing from the UK Biobank, researchers analyzed data from nearly 290,000 participants, determining that seven…
The Dream Dance: Decoding REM’s Mystical Nightly Show in Our Brains
Summary: REM sleep, marked by rapid eye movement, is one of the most mysterious stages of our nightly rest, known for vivid dreams. This phase, repeating every 90 to 120…
Universal Music: All Recognize Dance & Lullabies, But Not Love Songs
Summary: While many musical themes are universally recognized, love songs are an exception. The study involved playing music snippets to over 5,000 participants from 49 countries, asking them to classify…
