Summary: Religious beliefs influence risk-taking behaviors. Focusing on Christian Americans, the research found that those who view God as a protective figure are more confident in undertaking risks. The study,…
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Beer Goggles Myth Busted: Alcohol Doesn’t Alter Attraction
Summary: Researchers have debunked the “beer goggles” myth, suggesting that alcohol doesn’t necessarily make people appear more attractive due to facial symmetry. In their study, participants, including intoxicated individuals, rated…
Gen Z’s Mind Maze: Navigating a World of Perceived Extremes
Summary: A new study delves into the mental health crisis among Gen Z. The study, based on 40 interviews, highlights key risk factors like mass shootings, social media, and climate…
Smoking Linked to Brain Shrinkage, Irreversible Even After Quitting
Summary: Researchers found that smoking causes the brain to shrink and age prematurely, a condition not reversible even after quitting smoking. The study analyzed data from over 32,000 individuals in…
Age Influences Women’s Ideal Partner Preferences
Summary: Researchers conducted a study involving over 20,000 women to understand how age affects preferences for a romantic partner. They found that while most preferences, such as kindness and supportiveness,…
Cat Ownership Linked to Increased Schizophrenia Risk
Summary: Researchers systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed research from 1980 to 2023 to investigate the relationship between cat ownership and schizophrenia-related disorders. Out of 1915 studies initially identified, 17 were included…
Toddlers Who Eat Fish Have Lower Developmental Delay Risks
Summary: Introducing fish to toddlers’ diets could reduce their risk of neurodevelopmental delays. The study, involving 142 children, found that eating fish at least once a week was associated with…
New therapeutic target for rare type of childhood epilepsy identified
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, UCL and MSD have identified a potential treatment target for a genetic type of epilepsy. Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies are…
Wasabi Compound Enhances Memory – Neuroscience News
Summary: A recent study investigated the impact of 6-MSITC, a compound found in wasabi, on cognitive functions in older adults. Over 12 weeks, participants took either a 6-MSITC supplement or…
Wasabi shows memory-boosting powers in study
Wasabi, that green condiment that spices up your sushi, may possess memory-boosting powers, a new Japanese study suggests. Lead researcher Rui Nouchi, an associate professor at Tohoku University’s Institute of…
