New research examines how using more appetizing words to describe healthful foods affects eating choices and finds that the wording can go a long way.
Risk Of Offensive/Incorrect Content: What are neurotransmitters?
Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the nervous system. They influence mood, muscle movement, heart rate, and many other functions. Learn more here.
Risk Of Offensive/Incorrect Content: What are the 12 cranial nerves?
The cranial nerves are a set of twelve nerves that originate in the brain. Each has a different function for sense or movement. Learn more here.
Risk Of Offensive/Incorrect Content: What are the links between alcohol and anxiety?
Many people use alcohol to reduce anxiety, but it can end up making anxiety worse in the long term. Learn about the link between alcohol and anxiety, and tips for coping here.
Risk Of Offensive/Incorrect Content: Apes may ‘read’ others’ mental states, just like humans
A new investigation into the so-called theory of mind suggests that apes, just like humans, have the ability to ‘read’ another agent’s intentions.
Risk Of Offensive/Incorrect Content: What are migraine auras?
Migraine auras are sensory symptoms, including visual disturbances and physical sensations, that occur during or before a migraine episode. Learn more here.
Risk Of Offensive/Incorrect Content: Deep brain stimulation can be effective for severe depression
A study that gathered data for at least 8 years has shown that deep brain stimulation can have a robust, sustained effect in people with severe depression.
Risk Of Offensive/Incorrect Content: Narcissism declines as we grow older
Researchers revisit two surveys that looked at narcissism in a group of students and then 23 years later. It finds that narcissism declines over the years.
Risk Of Offensive/Incorrect Content: Too much exercise may affect our ability to make decisions
A new study concludes that intensive exercise not only causes muscle fatigue but may also affect the brain and the ability to make good decisions.
Risk Of Offensive/Incorrect Content: What tone of voice do teenagers prefer to hear?
Parenting teenagers can be challenging. A recent study investigates the importance of tone of voice when interacting with 14- and 15-year-olds.
