Group rituals can make us biased against outsiders From our greetings to our celebrations to how we take our coffee, everyday life is full of shared rituals. The effort and commitment involved in these rituals can help us bond with others — but new research suggests that they may also push us away from those…
Ignored? Better a ‘no’ than no answer at all After experiencing social exclusion, a minimum of attention suffices to reduce individuals’ negative emotions. Even rejection or unkind comments are better for well-being than being ignored by other people. This finding has important implications for the treatment of applicants during selection processes. Ignored? Better a ‘no’…
Trigger for autoimmune disease identified Researchers have identified a trigger for autoimmune diseases such as lupus, Crohn’s disease and multiple sclerosis. The findings help explain why women suffer autoimmune disease more frequently than men, and suggest a therapeutic target to prevent autoimmune disease in humans. Trigger for autoimmune disease identified Source: Science Daily Mind &…
Trying new marijuana products and edibles is associated with unexpected highs Unexpected highs are a consequence of using new marijuana products and edibles, products that have flooded the marijuana market since legalization of recreational marijuana use. Trying new marijuana products and edibles is associated with unexpected highs Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Small group of neurons modulates the amount of insulin that the pancreas must produce A new study emphasizes the importance of the neuronal mechanisms in the detection of nutrients and the control of glucose levels. The results help to understand diabetes in greater detail. Small group of neurons modulates the amount of insulin that the…
Sleep disturbances predict increased risk for suicidal symptoms, study finds Sleep disturbances can warn of worsening suicidal thoughts in young adults, independent of the severity of an individual’s depression, a study has found. Sleep disturbances predict increased risk for suicidal symptoms, study finds Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Why some women are more likely to feel depressed It’s no secret that the risk of depression increases for women when their hormones are fluctuating. Especially vulnerable times include the menopause transition and onset of postmenopause. There’s also postpartum depression that can erupt shortly after childbirth. But why do some women feel blue while others…
Omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammation via cannabinoids Chemical compounds called cannabinoids are found in marijuana and also are produced naturally in the body from omega-3 fatty acids. A well-known cannabinoid in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol, is responsible for some of its euphoric effects, but it also has anti-inflammatory benefits. A new study in animal tissue reveals the…
Menstruation doesn’t change how your brain works — period It has long been assumed that your period affects your brain’s performance. A new study set out to determine whether changes in hormones during the menstrual cycle really do change how well brains work. By increasing the sample size and following participants over more than one…
Sufferers of both Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea could lose eyesight within four years Patients who suffer from both Type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea are at greater risk of developing a condition that leads to blindness within an average period of less than four years, new research has found. Sufferers of both…