Health
Uncovering the mind-body connection of touch
Humans are born with the language of touch, and physical connection is essential to our development, growth and survival throughout life.
Dec 9, 2020
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News tagged with emotional response
Neuroscience
Using a video game to understand the origin of emotions
Emotions are complex phenomena that influence our minds, bodies and behavior. A number of studies have sought to connect given emotions, such as fear or pleasure, to specific areas of the brain, but without success. Some ...
Dec 4, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Laughing is good for your mind and your body – here's what the research shows
Amusement and pleasant surprises—and the laughter they can trigger—add texture to the fabric of daily life.
Nov 23, 2020
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Neuroscience
Stereotypes prejudice our musical tastes
Music prompts strong emotional responses. But it turns out it's not just the sound, or even the lyrics, that control the emotions we experience.
Nov 19, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New study highlights the role of risk communication in coping with COVID-19
The mental effects of pandemics on people can arise not only from the burden of preventive measures, the fear of contracting and cure but also coping with the exponential deaths. It was predicted in 2018 that the next major ...
Oct 19, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
Health professionals should choose their words wisely when talking about body weight, survey suggests
An online survey of nearly 3,000 UK adults suggests that people would prefer health professionals to use the words "weight", "unhealthy weight", and "overweight" when discussing weight status, and reveals parents' desire ...
Sep 3, 2020
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Neuroscience
Brainstem protein mediates exercise-based stress relief
Exercise fights off stress by increasing levels of the brain protein galanin, according to research in mice recently published in JNeurosci.
Aug 31, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer vs. COVID: When a pandemic upended cancer care
When COVID-19 struck, health care pivoted hard. Any unnecessary procedures or appointments were postponed. For people with cancer, that pivot was particularly shattering.
Aug 6, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The loneliness of social isolation can affect your brain and raise dementia risk in older adults
Physical pain is unpleasant, yet it's vital for survival because it's a warning that your body is in danger. It tells you to take your hand off a hot burner or to see a doctor about discomfort in your chest. Pain reminds ...
Aug 4, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
What food cravings tell us about the quality of our diets
Do you dream of ice cream in a Zoom meeting or reach for potato chips as you check the latest COVID-19 stats? You may be experiencing something deeper than a whim, according to a team of scientists at the Human Nutrition ...
Aug 3, 2020
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