Imagine a therapy session in which the patient doesn't just talk about their fear, but actually experiences it—standing on stage in front of an audience, sitting on an airplane, or entering a crowded room. This happens not ...
Apr 27, 2026
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There are a few reasons why we might dream, say neuroscientists. Even dreams that are scary may serve a purpose: One prevalent idea is that fear in dreams could help people deal with fear in waking life, much like exposure ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Research from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tulsa proposes a new model to explain why nightmares can persist over time in children and how therapy can be designed to break that cycle.
Apr 10, 2026
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Neuroscientist Sjoerd Meijer of the Donders Institute at Radboud University has shown for the first time that targeted ultrasonic sound waves can help the brain overcome fear more quickly. These findings may open new avenues ...
Mar 26, 2026
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Beyond its monsters and 1980s nostalgia, Stranger Things resonates because it tells stories of struggles familiar to young people: trauma that lingers, identity that wavers, and friendships that buffer against fear.
Jan 16, 2026
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We're constantly told that spending time in nature is good for the body and the mind alike. A large body of research shows multiple health benefits from contact with nature, ranging from stress reduction to an improved immune ...
Dec 29, 2025
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A new study led by cognitive neuroscientists at the University of Colorado Boulder and the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences shows that merely imagining a positive encounter with someone can make ...
Dec 10, 2025
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In the search for a way to measure different forms of a condition called sensory processing disorder, neuroscientists are using imaging to see how young brains process sensory stimulation.
Nov 21, 2025
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It's safe to say nobody likes vomiting. But while it's not a pleasant experience by any means, few of us really give much thought to it—except maybe when we've had a few too many drinks or when stomach flu is doing the rounds.
Nov 12, 2025
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder triggered by traumatic experiences such as accidents, disasters, or violence. Exposure therapy, a scientifically validated treatment for PTSD, involves the ...
Sep 8, 2025
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