If you’re looking for a reason to shut down your laptop for the weekend or cut back on overtime, here’s some scientific insight: working long hours can actually alter areas of the brain that are responsible for emotional regulation, working memory, and problem-solving. While the physical and mental toll of overworking is well known, the […]
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Domestication has led to increased diversity in cats and dogs, yet they’ve also become surprisingly similar—something that could significantly impact their health and well-being, new research reveals. At first sight, Persian cats and pugs appear vastly different. One is a cat, the other a dog, with a 50 million-year evolutionary gap between them. However, when
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There’s a saying that theories are like toothbrushes—everyone has one, but no one wants to use someone else’s. It’s meant as a joke, but when it comes to studying consciousness—the mystery of how we experience anything subjectively—it’s surprisingly accurate. In 2022, British neuroscientist Anil Seth and I compiled a review identifying 22 brain-based theories of
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The phenomenon is becoming evident in the workplace and, similar to other trends that emerged in the post-pandemic era, it reflects a void and unease that call for new paths. If you have the feeling that your days are becoming dull, monotonous, and uninspired, and instead you are progressively overcome by states of apathy and
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A study by University College London suggests that people with Alzheimer’s may retain empathy despite losing other social skills. The researchers found that individuals with Alzheimer’s disease had slightly higher empathy scores than those with mild cognitive impairment, despite performing worse in other areas of social cognition, like recognizing facial emotions and understanding others’ thoughts.
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It’s well-established that social media can negatively affect teens—Meta’s own research revealed that Instagram worsens body image for one in three teen girls, and Snapchat has faced multiple lawsuits for failing to address cyberbullying. Even a former U.S. Surgeon General has warned about the risks of social media use among youth. However, a new report
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Depression affects 280 million people globally and is twice as prevalent in women as in men, a trend that emerges during adolescence. While researchers have linked the kynurenine pathway to depression in adults, this study is the first to examine its role in adolescents based on biological sex. The study, “Sex-Specific Alterations of the Kynurenine
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A University of Minnesota study found that children subjected to exclusionary discipline (ED) at school face a higher risk of developing anxiety and depression. The findings emphasize the importance of rethinking how educators handle students who misbehave, given the negative impact of traditional punishment methods. Although this study focuses on a single U.S. state, exclusionary
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The study explores the complex interplay of handedness and visual biases in humans, drawing parallels with similar traits observed across the animal kingdom. While handedness is well-known as a defining characteristic, the study reveals lesser-known biases that impact social dynamics and cognitive functions. Human Biases and Brain Lateralization Humans exhibit a strong tendency towards right-handedness,
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According to a recent study by UCL researchers published in PLOS Mental Health, adolescents experiencing internet addiction undergo brain changes that may contribute to further addictive behaviors. The study reviewed 12 articles from 2013 to 2023, involving 237 young individuals aged 10-19 diagnosed with internet addiction. The individual’s inability to resist the urge to use
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