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Initial evidence is found that the brain has a ‘tuning knob’ that is actually influencing behavior. Brain circuits can tune into the frequency of other brain parts relevant at the time.

Two drugs designed to improve the clearance of sticky plaques from the brains of those with Alzheimer’s disease failed to slow the steady loss of cognitive function.

Women who reported having supportive spouses who truly cared about them had stronger bones.

Some psychologists are keen to prescribe oxytocin off-label, in order to treat mild social unease in those who don’t suffer from a diagnosed disorder. Not such a good idea, say researchers.

Oxytocin is commonly referred to as the “love hormone.” It plays a significant role in social bonding, and recent studies have shown that the hormone can help people with autism and schizophrenia to better interact with others. But new research suggest…

Spanish researchers have analyzed the impact of the Lorca catastrophe by the percentage of minors suffering post-traumatic stress. Results reveal that 55% of young people displayed this disorder a month on from the earthquake and 40% were still sufferi…

Does your boss lack empathy or have a ‘grandiose sense of self importance,’ if so they may be a narcissist and new research in Personnel Psychology has explored the risks, and benefits, of having one as your manager.From an employers’ perspective, many…

A new brain-imaging technique enables people to ‘watch’ their own brain activity in real time and to control or adjust function in pre-determined brain regions.

Genetic counseling delivered over the telephone is as effective as face-to-face counseling, finds the largest randomized study to date comparing the two methods. The multi-center study, led by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Cen…