Summary: Constraining hand movements affects the processing of object-meaning, a finding which supports the theory of embodied cognition. Source: Osaka Metropolitan University How do we understand words? Scientists don’t fully understand what happens when a word pops into your brain. A research group led by Professor Shogo Makioka at the Graduate School of Sustainable System … Read more
Britney Spears is in talks to settle with her father Jamie after her lawyer reached out to him to end their bitter legal row. Jamie and her former business manager Tri Star Sports & Entertainment Group have been accused of misappropriating huge sums of money from the popstar, which they have denied. Britney’s attorney Mathew … Read more
If all goes according to plan, in the first quarter of 2023, the FDA will approve the use of MDMA for treating PTSD. Israel is expected to follow suit. In other words, the party drug we know as “Ecstasy,” will become a recognized treatment in Israel. Head of Psychiatric Department B at the Sheba Medical … Read more
A highly-contagious and deadly virus is claiming the lives of rabbits in South Carolina. Authorities detected Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type-2 after a herd of feral bunnies suddenly died at a homestead in Greenville County, the Clemson University Veterinary Diagnostic Center said Thursday. Surviving members of the herd have been placed in quarantine. It is … Read more
Summary: Specific intensities of exercise over a long period of time are associated with different aspects of memory and mental health. Source: Dartmouth College Exercise can improve your cognitive and mental health — but not all forms and intensities of exercise affect the brain equally. The effects of exercise are much more nuanced, as specific intensities … Read more
Summary: Early-to-midlife infections that require hospital care are associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease later in life, a new study reports. Source: PLOS Infections treated with specialty hospital care in early- and mid-life are associated with an increased subsequent risk of Alzheimer’s (AD) and Parkinson’s diseases (PD), but not amyotrophic … Read more
Sophie Wessex is set to be given a number of the Queen’s royal patronages as a gift from her late mother-in-law who saw her as a ‘confidante’ and ‘second daughter’, royal sources have claimed. The Royal, who had a close bond with the late monarch, referred to her as ‘Mama.’ Sophie, 57, works tirelessly as … Read more
Summary: Study reports warm-blooded animals with higher body temperatures have lower amounts of REM sleep, while those with lower body temperatures have more REM sleep. Researchers say REM sleep acts like a “thermostatically controlled brain heater.” Source: UCLA Warm-blooded animal groups with higher body temperatures have lower amounts of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, while … Read more
As the highly publicized trial was delayed, Megan’s former friend was ordered to return in December. The Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez saga is far from over. According to reports, the criminal trial against Tory has been delayed yet again. On Wednesday (September 14), the “Say It” rapper, real name, Daystar Peterson, appeared in court for … Read more
Summary: Researchers found significant cognitive benefits for older adults who took daily multivitamin-mineral supplements. Source: Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association has published “Effects of cocoa extract and a multivitamin on cognitive function: a randomized clinical trial.” The three-year study of more than 2,200 older adults found that daily multivitamin-mineral supplementation resulted … Read more
The women of the Royal Family all showed their grief in different ways as they attended Wednesday’s lying-in-state service for Queen Elizabeth II, a body language expert has said. On the most sombre day since The Queen’s passing, Kate, the Princess of Wales, appeared silently grief-stricken as she followed the coffin from Buckingham Palace to … Read more
People who got intravenous ketamine at three private ketamine infusion clinics had “significant improvement” in symptoms of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, a new study published on Monday says. (CNN) Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes WASHINGTON — People who got intravenous ketamine at three private ketamine infusion clinics had “significant improvement” in symptoms of depression, … Read more
Around 100 loyal staffers for King Charles III have been warned they may lose their jobs as his office moves to Buckingham Palace — leaving them “visibly shaken” and “absolutely livid,” according to a report. The employees — some of whom have worked for Charles for decades — received official written notice that their jobs … Read more
Summary: Women who have experienced physical, sexual, or financial abuse face worse menopause symptoms and poorer well-being two decades later. Source: NAMS Adversity occurring early in a woman’s life will likely continue taking its toll physically and mentally years after those stressors have been removed. A new study suggests that a history of psychosocial stressors … Read more
Three medical journals recently launched independent investigations of possible data manipulation in heart studies led by Temple University researchers, Reuters has learned, adding new scrutiny to a misconduct inquiry by the university and the U.S. government. The Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology and the Journal of Biological Chemistry is investigating five papers authored by … Read more
In the countdown to Vogue World: New York, we saw Lil Nas X hop on the subway, take a dip in the Central Park Reservoir, and play a cheeky game of telephone with Hailey Bieber, all to help spread the word ahead of the big event – and to the delight of all who tuned … Read more
The creator and writer of the hit HBO television series Succession has taken a swipe at Britain’s new king, days after he ascended the throne. Jesse Armstrong, 51, who is British himself, was picking up the Emmy’s top award of the night for Best Drama Series. Armstrong then made a pointed remark of there being … Read more
Summary: Neurons in the midbrain receive strong, specific synaptic input from retinal ganglion cells, but only from a small number of the sensory neurons. Source: Charite For the first time, neuroscientists from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence (currently in the process of being established) have revealed the precise … Read more
Summary: The time of day at which you eat your meals may have a significant impact on symptoms of anxiety and depression, a new study reports. Source: Brigham and Women’s Hospital Beating the blues with food? A new study adds evidence that meal timing may affect mental health, including levels of depression- and anxiety-related mood. … Read more
Summary: Even low doses of alcohol can spark transcriptomic and epigenomic changes in brain areas associated with addiction. Source: University of Illinois A new rodent study shows that even small quantities of alcohol can trigger epigenomic and transciptomic changes in brain circuitry in an area that is crucial in the development of addiction. What’s more, … Read more