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HOW THE BRAIN STAYS MOTIVATED
Psychology explains why you crave junk food when you're stressed - and why it's so hard to resistEmotional stress disrupts brain reward systems, heightening the desire for sugary and fatty treats as individuals begin to associate these ...
Psychology researchers reveal how the way you sit could affect your mood and the choices you makeNew research suggests posture can influence emotions and decisions. Sitting upright led to more positive feelings and better risk-taking. P...
Researchers in Japan uncover what helps the brain stay motivated when life gets harderBrain motivation: Researchers identified orexin neurons as key to sustained motivation during demanding tasks. These brain cells help maint...
Psychology says people who never take lunch breaks aren't always the most productivePsychology says people who never take lunch breaks are not always the most productive because the brain is designed to alternate between ef...
Psychology says the person who speaks last in a discussion may have more influence than you thinkPsychology says the person who speaks last in a discussion may sometimes have more influence than people realize because recent information...
Scientists develop AI-based framework to show how distinct parts of brain ageNew AI maps brain aging differences across distinct regions. This model reveals how brain changes correlate with cognitive function over ti...
Type 2 diabetes patients on metformin, take note: After 60 years, scientists find this drug has hidden effects on the brainDiabetes: Recent studies reveal that metformin may influence blood sugar management via the brain. This medication stimulates a distinct br...
Psychology explains why some people are always late for work - and why it's not always about poor time managementPsychology reveals chronic lateness stems from time perception and personality traits. Our brains often underestimate task durations, leadi...
Psychology says people who always feel the other shoe is about to drop maybe hypervigilant than negativePeople who constantly feel that something is about to go wrong are often responding to deeply rooted cognitive and emotional patterns rathe...
Psychology of people who are always in a hurry aren’t racing against the clock, they are just more future-orientedPsychology suggests that people who are always in a rush are often responding to complex psychological processes instead of simply having b...
Type 2 diabetes medicine widely used since 1922 may affect blood sugar patient's brain, claims recent studyMetformin may have been part of diabetes medicine for generations, but scientists are still uncovering new chapters in its story. The possi...
Psychology says people who are scared of roller coasters and fair rides don't always have motion sickness, their brain may simply be wired to detect dangerPsychology suggests that fear of amusement park or college fair rides is influenced by several interacting psychological processes rather t...
Psychology says people who write to-do lists by hand may have an edge when it comes to remembering tasks, and there’s science behind itWriting tasks by hand engages the brain more actively than typing. This deeper processing strengthens memory and aids recall of information...
Psychology explains why your brain notices your own name instantly in a noisy room - The fascinating science behind this everyday mysteryYour brain constantly monitors surroundings even when focused on one conversation. This selective attention system allows familiar sounds l...
You might never get your dream job: Psychology says your brain could be the biggest obstacle, here's how to overcome itMany people blame the job market for missing out on their dream career, but neuroscientist Emily McDonald says the biggest obstacle could b...
Madhavan hails billionaire who shares the one food he avoided for 20 years: 'It is a spiritual painkiller that turns you into a zombie...'Alcohol can not just cause long term health issues such as liver damage and endanger heart health, it can also cause irreparable damage to ...
Psychology explains why we buy things we don't actually need - and the hidden brain tricks that drive impulse spendingOur brains respond to emotional triggers and marketing techniques encouraging spontaneous purchases. Anticipating a purchase activates the ...