Can Gaming, Shopping, Eating And Sex Become Addictions Like Gambling? (M)
High impulsivity and using behaviour to escape stress are among the factors common to addictions.
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People With Depression May Be Missing Something Their Brains Normally Produce (M)
A change deep inside the brain could help explain why depression makes negative experiences so difficult to escape.
This Simple Group Activity Cuts Loneliness — Especially For The Most Vulnerable (M)
Two hours of this activity each week helped reduce loneliness, but some people benefited far more than others.
With Age One Aspect Of Memory Gets Fuzzier But Another Improves (M)
Memory does not simply decline with age: some parts fade while others become stronger.
The Type of Exercise That May Raise Dementia Risk By 20 Percent (M)
Not all physical activity appears to benefit the brain. The setting and conditions make all the difference.
People With Depression Cut This Food By 85% — Here’s What Happened (M)
A clinical trial tested what happened when people with depression dramatically reduced their intake of a food found in many everyday diets.
The Best Break Schedule For Lifting Mood And Reducing Fatigue (M)
Thousands of workers tested different break schedules. One stood out for all the right reasons.
Why Do We Laugh When We’re Tickled If We Don’t Enjoy It? (M)
Researchers are using robotic tickling devices to uncover one of the strangest mysteries of human behaviour.
A Familiar Smell That Reduces Hunger And Boosts Exercise (M)
The scent may fool the brain into feeling satisfied — and unlock better workout performance.
Couples Who Do This Together Have Stronger Marriages (M)
One simple shared activity may help couples communicate better and strengthen their marriage.
