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Everything in moderation; though video gaming has some downsides and can be addicting, there are some good aspects too, and said good aspects are measurable with a brain scan. A study published in Molecular Psychiatry found that video gaming can promote fine motor skills, memory formation, spatial navigation, and strategic … Read More
Does your workout feel more strenuous after a long day of thinking, problem solving, and decision-making? New research suggests that it’s normal to feel more physically exhausted when you’re mentally exhausted—but your body may be fooling you. A study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that … Read More
Skip a night’s sleep, and you end up hungrier, less coordinated, and anxious—possibly because may be running short on myelin, a type of cell essential to brain function. If the findings of a new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience hold up, part of the mystery of why we … Read More
How do you feel when you cheat, but don’t think anyone is hurt? Chances are, you like it. According to a new study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, most people don’t feel bad after cheating, and if we think that no one was hurt, we like … Read More
Does constantly seeing and hearing about bombings on the news stress you out? Here’s a suggestion: after you’ve heard it once, turn the news off. Sifting through all the grisly details will only stress you out? By how much? According to a study published in PNAS, people who experienced the … Read More
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