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…

Brainless Robots Navigate Mazes – Neuroscience News

Summary: Researchers designed a “brainless” soft robot that can autonomously navigate through complex environments using physical intelligence. Unlike their previous model, which could only turn upon encountering obstacles, this robot…

Age and Sexuality: Surprising Shifts in Partners as We Grow Older

Summary: A collaborative study reveals how sexual behavior changes with age. Surveying over 5,000 participants during the 2022 mpox outbreak, the study showed that gay and bisexual men over 70…

Disney Princesses Boost Kids’ Confidence and Play Diversity

Summary: A recent study suggests that a favorite Disney princess can positively influence young children’s body confidence and diversify their play. The research classified princesses by body type, noting that…

Could Neurogenesis and Navigating Change Be Key to Cognitive Flexibility?

Summary: Researchers are closing in on the relationship between cognitive adaptability and adult neurogenesis. They developed a novel animal model to test cognitive flexibility by adding layers of complexity to…

Bright-Light Treatment’s Power Over Stress-Induced Sleep Problems

Summary: Researchers unveiled the neural pathway linking chronic stress to sleep disturbances, shedding light on how bright-light treatment rectifies these issues. The study, involving mouse models, emphasized the crucial role…