Study shows how music may help tackle addiction
New research has found evidence that music can alter how the brain processes emotions in people receiving treatment for drug and alcohol addiction and reduce their cravings.
Sep 30, 2026
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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Motivation
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One in nine older adults who use cannabis may meet criteria for cannabis use disorder
Cannabis use is becoming increasingly common among older adults in the United States, but less is known about how often it becomes problematic in this population.
Sep 28, 2026
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'Frustration brake failure' hypothesis proposes new way to understand addiction
Why does a person continue seeking drugs when doing so becomes increasingly difficult, frustrating or harmful? Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) propose that part of the answer may involve a breakdown ...
Sep 23, 2026
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Curiosity has its own neural signal: Brain separates valuable information from water rewards in mice
Often, humans and other animals seek information that can help them complete tasks and attain desired rewards. In some cases, however, they seek information driven simply by curiosity and a desire to obtain knowledge for ...
The smell of dark chocolate could make a leg workout easier, even on an empty stomach
Could the smell of chocolate wafting through the gym make strength training easier, or at least more pleasant? A new Frontiers in Physiology study found that sniffing dark chocolate with a high cocoa content decreased feelings ...
Jul 9, 2026
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Long COVID rehab program helps with return to work and focus
Ten weeks of cognitive rehabilitation can help people with long COVID symptoms such as brain fog achieve their goals in returning to work and hobbies, a new clinical trial led by University College London (UCL) researchers ...
Jul 1, 2026
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Craving something for dinner? Your mind may be 'tasting' food before you eat it
We've all made that mistake. A quick trip to the supermarket on an empty stomach ends with a trolley full of fatty, sugary treats that seemed impossible to resist at the time.
Jun 22, 2026
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The language of helplessness: How we write about ourselves reveals symptoms of depression
People struggling with symptoms of depression are less likely to perceive themselves as active initiators of their activities, which is directly reflected in the way they express themselves. Analyzing the way people construct ...
Apr 30, 2026
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How tobacco retail exposure impacts smoking behavior
Studies have found that the density of tobacco retailers in a neighborhood is associated with smoking, the leading cause of preventable disease and death. But what if smokers and policymakers were able to understand the impact ...
Oct 17, 2025
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About 900,000 Kiwis experience food insecurity. It's a quiet crisis that needs urgent attention
Most New Zealanders are feeling the effects of a seemingly relentless rise in the cost of living—at the supermarket, the gas pump and in their household energy bills. For some, however, this tips over into what scholars call ...
Sep 15, 2025
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