Summary: A new study shows that the networks responsible for processing pain in infants develop gradually, with emotional and cognitive pain responses maturing only after birth. Researchers scanned the brains…
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How the Brain Tells Imagination from Reality, And When It Fails
Summary: A new study identifies the brain mechanisms that help us distinguish real experiences from imagined ones. Researchers found that the fusiform gyrus—a region involved in visual processing—plays a key…
Depression May Signal Chronic Pain Years Before It Starts
Summary: Middle-aged and older adults who experience chronic pain often show worsening symptoms of depression up to eight years before the pain begins. A large-scale study found that depressive symptoms…
False Memories Are Harder to Create Than Once Thought
Summary: A new analysis challenges long-standing claims about the ease of implanting false memories, often cited in court cases to discredit witnesses. Researchers re-evaluated data from a 2023 replication of…
Moms’ Baby Talk Boosts Infant Oxytocin
Summary: A new study reveals that when mothers regularly discuss their infants’ thoughts and feelings, it is associated with higher oxytocin levels in their babies. Oxytocin, a hormone crucial for…
Exercise Boosts Motivation to Combat Depression
Summary: A new study suggests that exercise reduces depression by boosting motivation through decreased inflammation and enhanced dopamine function. This understanding could lead to personalized exercise programs as treatment. The…
Menopause Symptoms Reduced by Cold Water Swimming
Summary: Cold water swimming significantly eases menopausal symptoms. Surveying 1114 women, with 785 experiencing menopause, researchers found improvements in anxiety, mood swings, low mood, and hot flashes among participants. The…
Stressful Life Events Linked to Poor Biological Health
Summary: Researchers have found a strong link between stressful life events and deteriorating biological health. Analyzing blood concentrations of four key biomarkers in over 4,900 participants, the study reveals how…
Linking Sleep Deficits to Depression
Summary: Researchers find a connection between consistently sleeping less than five hours nightly and an increased risk of developing depressive symptoms. Initially believed that poor sleep was a mere side…
AI Predicts Schizophrenia Via Hidden Linguistic Patterns
Summary: Scientists utilize AI language models to discern subtle speech patterns in schizophrenia patients, paving a new path in psychiatric assessment. Published research indicates that the AI could predict word…
