Harvard Gazette1 month agoMedicineExercise cuts heart disease risk in part by lowering stress, study finds - Harvard GazettePhysical activity reduces cardiovascular disease risk for individuals with depression. [ more ]
Mail Online2 months agoMental healthDogs really do relieve stress, study findsInteraction with dogs boosts relaxation, concentration, and creativity. Interacting with dogs can reduce stress, anxiety, fatigue, and depression. [ more ]
WIRED2 months agoMental healthThis Is What Your Brain Does When You're Not Doing AnythingThe brain's 'default mode' network is active when the mind is wandering. Research into brain networks has shown the importance of understanding brain function outside of tasks. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com6 months agoMental healthYale neuroscientists have discovered why Zoom meetings make your brain go numbStaring at someone's face on a computer screen results in lower levels of brain activity and social arousal than meeting them in person. People spend more time looking at each other when they are in person compared to on screens. There may be different neuro-processing pathways for live interactions versus virtual ones. [ more ]
Mail Online2 months agoWellnessPeople are more likely to donate to charity after a good night's sleepQuality sleep drives charitable giving Slow-wave sleep linked to generosity [ more ]
www.nytimes.com3 months agoWellnessWhat New Love Does to Your BrainNew love can alter how we think and what we do. Romantic love can be compared to a natural addiction. [ more ]
english.elpais.com5 months agoWellnessA window to the outside' allows people to interact while they sleepResearch shows that people can respond and interact during almost all stages of sleep. The study suggests that the border between wakefulness and sleep is more porous than previously thought. [ more ]
Nature2 months agoOMG scienceDaily briefing: Are gut bacteria causing eye diseases?Certain eye diseases may be partially caused by escaping bacteria from the gut. Live music engages emotions more strongly than recorded music. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com2 months agoScienceWhy Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and LearningHandwriting notes can enhance learning, especially for children. Taking notes by hand requires active processing and enhances brain activity. [ more ]