A new study suggests that one of the bigger differences in the brains of humans and apes relates to the system that controls the production of dopamine, the “pleasure” chemical. In a multicenter study, the brains of chimpanzees, macaques, and humans were only subtly different…except in a gene in the neocortex.
A new analysis conducted by researchers at the University of Southern California highlights an alarming issue: cases of “mild cognitive impairment” (MCI), often a precursor to dementia, are dramatically underdiagnosed…
Did you know we spend somewhere between 3% and 8% of our waking hours blinking our eyes? A new study from researchers at the University of Rochester, New York, show…
Recent research suggests that focusing attention on your body and its sensations can be a boon for mental health. Whether it’s tuning in to the smell and taste of a…