Love Hormone Can Reverse Stress-Induced Digestive Issues, Study Suggests
New study shows that oxytocin, also known as "love hormone" or the "cuddle hormone", plays an important role in combating stress disrupting gastrointestinal functions.
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Both Obese And Anorexic Women Are Prone To Mood Disorders, Study Says
New research reveals that women who are extremely underweight and obese are likely to be at an increased risk of developing common mood disorders like depression and anxiety due to low levels of 'feel-good' neurosteroid allopregnanolone.
Eating Diet Rich In Flavonoids Lowers Risk Of Cognitive Decline, New Study Finds
People who eat a diet that includes at least half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids like strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples may have a 20% lower risk of cognitive decline.
Eye Movements Of Dyslexic Students Reveal Inefficient Reading Strategies: Study
Concordia researchers used eye-tracking technology to record eye movements of readers and found that people with dyslexia sample visual information slower and with more difficulty than normal readers.
Longer Study Breaks Help You Remember More, Study Claims
Expanded time intervals between individual learning events is helpful in retaining the knowledge for a longer time.
Learning A New Language Enhances The Processing Of Music In Brain, New Study Finds
Brain News: A music-related hobby can enhance language skills and affect the processing of speech in the brain and vice-versa because the musical and linguistic functions of a developing brain are closely linked to each other.
Excess Coffee Consumption Increases The Risk Of Dementia And Stroke, Study Finds
University of South Australia researchers found that high coffee consumption is associated with smaller total brain volumes and an increased risk of dementia.
‘Feel Good’ Hormone Dopamine Can Be Willfully Controlled, Researchers Say
A new study found that mice can willfully manipulate or learn to control random dopamine impulses occurring in their brain for reward.
Scientists Find Mechanism That Creates False Memories In Our Brain
A new study found that our brain can update or 'edit' poorly formed memories with the wrong information. The incorrect memory updating process could be caused by reconsolidation.
We Are More Forgiving When Our Loved Ones Misbehave, Scientists Say
We easily forgive our loved ones when they misbehave with us, but not the stranger who committed the same transgression.
