A minimal cognitive architecture reproduces control of human decision-making processes

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressA summary of behavioral data in a simple value-based decision-making experiment. A: Reported mental effort (y-axis) is plotted against the difference in reported opti

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A minimal cognitive architecture reproduces control of human decision-making processes

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressA summary of behavioral data in a simple value-based decision-making experiment. A: Reported mental effort (y-axis) is plotted against the difference in reported opti

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Grandparents can have a major impact on a mom's mental health, study says

by Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the bustling world of parenting, where the to-do list seems never-ending, there's a new beacon of hope—grandp

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Grandparents can have a major impact on a mom's mental health, study says

by Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the bustling world of parenting, where the to-do list seems never-ending, there's a new beacon of hope—grandp

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Craving snacks after a meal? It might be food-seeking neurons, not an overactive appetite

by Holly Ober,University of California, Los AngelesVgat l/vlPAG cells encode approach to food and eating. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46430-5People wh

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Craving snacks after a meal? It might be food-seeking neurons, not an overactive appetite

by Holly Ober,University of California, Los AngelesVgat l/vlPAG cells encode approach to food and eating. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-46430-5People wh

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TAAR1 gene mutations may be a missing link in understanding neuropsychiatric disorders, researchers suggest

by Genomic PressThe association between TAAR1 variants, neuropsychiatric disorders, and therapeutic response. TAAR1 mutations (only selected mutations are shown for clarity) in patients with neuropsyc

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TAAR1 gene mutations may be a missing link in understanding neuropsychiatric disorders, researchers suggest

by Genomic PressThe association between TAAR1 variants, neuropsychiatric disorders, and therapeutic response. TAAR1 mutations (only selected mutations are shown for clarity) in patients with neuropsyc

Updated on:September 14,2024 0

New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss

by University of StirlingCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThe stages of descent into social isolation experienced by older people with hearing loss have been set out for the first time in a ne

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New study could reduce risk of social isolation for older people with hearing loss

by University of StirlingCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsThe stages of descent into social isolation experienced by older people with hearing loss have been set out for the first time in a ne

Updated on:April 06,2024 0

Psychological care delivered by phone can help combat loneliness and depression, study finds

by Keele UniversityCredit: Matt Barnard from PexelsDepression and loneliness can be prevented using structured telephone-based psychological care, delivered over eight weeks, according to new res

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Psychological care delivered by phone can help combat loneliness and depression, study finds

by Keele UniversityCredit: Matt Barnard from PexelsDepression and loneliness can be prevented using structured telephone-based psychological care, delivered over eight weeks, according to new res

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Learning and memory problems in Down syndrome linked to alterations in genome's 'dark matter'

by Center for Genomic RegulationThe activity of Snhg11 (red) pictured in the dentate gyrus region of the hippocampus in mice. Credit: Cesar Sierra/Centro de Regulación Genómica (CRG)Researchers a

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Learning and memory problems in Down syndrome linked to alterations in genome's 'dark matter'

by Center for Genomic RegulationThe activity of Snhg11 (red) pictured in the dentate gyrus region of the hippocampus in mice. Credit: Cesar Sierra/Centro de Regulación Genómica (CRG)Researchers a

Updated on:June 18,2024 4

Positive associations found between premenstrual disorders and perinatal depression

by Public Library of SciencePerinatal depression. Credit: Jenna Norman, Unsplash (CC0, creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)Women affected by premenstrual disorders have a higher risk of pe

Updated on: March 30,2024 3

Positive associations found between premenstrual disorders and perinatal depression

by Public Library of SciencePerinatal depression. Credit: Jenna Norman, Unsplash (CC0, creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)Women affected by premenstrual disorders have a higher risk of pe

Updated on:March 30,2024 3

Sad music study tests the direct effect hypothesis of 'pleasurable negative emotion'

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study proposes a novel theory of why listening to sad music can make us feel good.Many people report that the m

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Sad music study tests the direct effect hypothesis of 'pleasurable negative emotion'

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study proposes a novel theory of why listening to sad music can make us feel good.Many people report that the m

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Avoiding media-fueled psychological distress

by Pat Harriman,University of California, IrvineCredit: Алесь Усцінаў from PexelsViewing, engaging with and sharing graphic images poses a profound public health threat. The proliferation of gra

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Avoiding media-fueled psychological distress

by Pat Harriman,University of California, IrvineCredit: Алесь Усцінаў from PexelsViewing, engaging with and sharing graphic images poses a profound public health threat. The proliferation of gra

Updated on:July 09,2024 0

Study finds little or no difference in effectiveness of in-person versus remote cognitive behavioral therapy

by Lori SolomonThere is little to no difference in the effectiveness of in-person versus therapist-guided remote cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) across a range of mental health and somatic disorder

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Study finds little or no difference in effectiveness of in-person versus remote cognitive behavioral therapy

by Lori SolomonThere is little to no difference in the effectiveness of in-person versus therapist-guided remote cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) across a range of mental health and somatic disorder

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People think 'old age' starts later than it used to, study finds

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMiddle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to a study.&quo

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People think 'old age' starts later than it used to, study finds

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMiddle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers did decades ago, according to a study.&quo

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