People who have a tendency to experience delusions are more likely to make a decision without gathering all the information needed to ensure it is the best one, a new study finds.
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Delusion-prone people ‘more likely to rush into decisions’
October 4, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
Alcohol more likely to induce ‘social bravery’ in men than in women
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A new study suggests that alcohol may make men more sensitive than women to rewarding social behaviors, such as smiling. Could this contribute to problem drinking among men?
Implications of ipsilateral spatial neglect after stroke explored by stroke researchers
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Stroke researchers have confirmed that damage to the right frontal-subcortical network may cause ipsilateral spatial neglect. More patients with ipsilateral neglect had frontal subcortical damage than anticipated — 83 percent vs the expected 27 percen…
Neurobiological basis of human-pet relationship: Mothers’ brains respond differently to images of their child and their dog
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How closely does the relationship between people and their non-human companions mirror the parent-child relationship? Researchers makes a contribution to answering this complex question by investigating differences in how important brain structures are…
HIV treatment, awareness lacking among US gay, bisexual men
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Data shows that barriers still exist in the fight against the still-growing epidemic of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS, among gay and bisexual men.
Exercise seems less daunting if you keep your eyes on the prize
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New research suggests the adage that encourages people to keep their “eyes on the prize” may be on target when it comes to exercise.
Predicting who will suffer the most from stress
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More than 23 per cent of Canadians report being stressed or very stressed on most days.
New pathway linking the brain to high blood pressure identified
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New research has uncovered a new pathway by which the brain uses an unusual steroid to control blood pressure. The study suggests new approaches for treating high blood pressure and heart failure.
‘Mini-stroke’ may lead to post-traumatic stress disorder
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About 30 percent of transient ischemic attack or ‘mini-stroke’ patients had symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) results from a new study show. Those with PTSD had more depression, anxiety and reduced mental and physical quality of life. P…
Discovery could prevent development of brain tumors in children
October 2, 2014 by NewsBot - No Comment
A mechanism that promotes the progression of medulloblastoma, the most common brain tumor found in children, has been discovered by researchers. The team found that a protein known as Sonic Hedgehog induces DNA damage causes the cancer to develop.
