Billions Spent on Alzheimer’s Drugs — Are We Seeing Real Results? (M)

Alzheimer's drugs can now clear amyloid build-up from the brain. But does that translate into real-world improvement?

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This Strange Friendship Illusion Helps Relationships Flourish (M)

We may not see our friends as they really are -- and it could be shaping relationships in surprising ways.

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9 Mind-Bending Studies That Suggest Consciousness Isn’t What You Think (P)

Think you're in total control of your mind? These fascinating studies suggest consciousness is far less reliable than it feels.

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Caffeine Changes Sleep In A Way Most People Never Notice (M)

Coffee does not always keep people awake -- but it may quietly change what happens after they fall asleep.

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One Daily Ritual That Is Linked To Higher IQ Scores (M)

Scientists tracked thousands of children and discovered that this habit offers the same cognitive benefits as a full night's sleep.

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This Minor Daily Eating Habit Could Be Sabotaging Your Focus (M)

Only 10 percent of this type of food is enough to ruin your focus and increase dementia risk.

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What Happens When Anxious People Put Their Feelings Into Words (M)

A surprisingly simple psychological technique reduces anxiety -- but most people never think to try it.

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The Reason Some People Get More Anxious When They Try To Relax

Relaxing is a challenge for people with this trait.

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The Simple Audio Trick That Boosts Workout Endurance By 20% (M)

People often perform better and persist longer with this audio in the background.

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The Secret To Musical Pleasure Is Literally What You Least Expect

The brain's response to this music is akin to money and food.

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This Futuristic Technology May One Day Treat Depression (M)

One of the most novel approaches to treating depression tried in years.

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The Personality Trait That Indicates Depression Risk

Around 25% of Americans experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.

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15 Human Behaviours That Spread Like Viruses Between People (P)

How other people unconsciously change your mind, mood and behaviour.

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The Vitamin Deficiency Linked To Opioid Addiction

Cheap supplements could help to fight opioid addiction.

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A Child’s Diet Shapes Their IQ — But Scientists Found One Period Matters Most (M)

The foods children eat early in life may influence how their brains develop years later.

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The Common Drink That Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk

The study looked at compounds called phenylindanes that may help protect against dementia.

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The Mental Bias That Causes Road Rage

In road rage, small infractions can easily escalate to disproportionate responses.

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The Best Treatment For Frightening Memories

The off-switch for fear: how the brain overrides our worst anxieties.

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The Enjoyable Cultural Habit That Slows Biological Aging (M)

Just one cultural activity a week may match some of the benefits of regular exercise.

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This Personality Type Often Loses Themselves In Fiction

What happens in the brain when readers strongly identify with fictional characters.

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The Diet Linked To Higher IQ

Study of over 7,000 finds diet linked to IQ.

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The Type Of Dietary Fats That Damage Your Memory

A study shows that "good" or healthy fats and “bad” fats affect brain cells in different ways.

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The Personality Trait Linked To A Very Long Life

The trait can increase the odds of reaching 85-years-old by up to 70 percent.

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The Science of Antidepressants Is Based On Totally Backward Facts

For 50 years scientists and the public alike have been completely wrong about the biological basis of depression.

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This Common Vitamin Deficiency May Be Fuelling Chronic Fatigue (M)

Researchers found an unexpected cause of fatigue in otherwise healthy adults.

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The Same Gene Can Lead to Happiness Or Depression — What Decides The Outcome?

How the same genes can be linked to both happiness and depression.

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The Future Usually Feels Distant. This Experiment Made It Feel Real — And Motivation Followed (M)

We all make choices that hurt our future selves. Researchers tested a new way to change that.

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The Everyday Plant That Reduces Depression Risk

Nature needs to be brought as close to people's daily lives as possible, even in the city.

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Is It Ever OK To Be Rude? Science Says Yes — Sometimes (M)

Our moral compass shifts when we judge that someone “had it coming.”

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The Surprising Changes In The Brains Of Children With Harsh Parents

A 10-year study reveals how harsh parenting may shape the way children respond to fear long into adolescence.

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How Your Brain Divides Your Life Into Separate Episodes (M)

Tiny shifts in perception may help memories stay organised.

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Lying: Here’s The Most Effective Strategy

The best liars don't invent stories from scratch. Research reveals the tactic that helps them get away with deception.

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