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Here’s the good news: there’s a cure for fear on the horizon, and you can do it in your sleep. The bad news? It’s still a bit theoretical at this point. Writing in the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers have used exposure therapy and sleep to help patients overcome fear . … Read More
Working late? The colour of your light may be affecting your mood. According to a new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience, blue or white light has the worst effect on one’s mood late at night, whereas red light has less of an impact. Working on Siberian hamsters, researchers … Read More
Is the glass half-empty or half-full? Your answer may depend on your genes, along with your willingness to answer trite psychological platitudes. According to a new study published in Psychological Science, it’s possible that some people who carry a particular gene variant experience negative emotional events more vividly than those … Read More
Know someone who’s lost a bunch of weight? Well, studies have repeatedly show that people are very likely to regain lost weight within two years of losing it. A new study published in the International Journal of Obesity suggests that, after being obese for awhile, a persons gastrointestinal hormones become … Read More
What is successful aging? According to British researchers, this consists of aging free of depression, memory loss, and or functional incapacity. So, how does one age successfully? According to a new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the key is 150 minutes of vigorous exercise per week. … Read More
