Category: Mental Health
Scientists Uncover New Ways to Suppress Traumatic Memories and Enhance Positive Ones
What if scientists could manipulate the brain to control the emotional power of memories? Steve Ramirez, a Boston University neuroscientist, believes a small structure in the brain could hold …Cultural Virginity Norms in Conservative Societies May Contribute to Higher Prevalence of Premarital Anal Sex
Importance of Virginity In many conservative societies, premarital sexual relationships are deemed immoral. Virginity is valued as a noble attribute, traditionally reserved for a lawful spouse at marriage. However, …
Men Are 20 Times More Likely to Get Killed during Police Encounters Compared to Women, Regardless of Skin Color
African-American men are more likely to die in contact with police than to win scratch-offs, according to one of the study’s authors. African American men’s vulnerability to police has …
The Health of Our Brain Depends Highly on the Health of Our Heart, Liver, and Gut
Key Takeaways: Heart, liver, and gut health directly influence brain function—poor organ health can increase the risk of cognitive and neurological disorders. Gut bacteria affect mood and mental health, …New Model Could Help Tell If You Would Change Your Mind
How can you, to a high degree, tell if someone will change their beliefs about certain issues? Researchers are now working on a new model that could be of …
Study Shows Link between Antibiotic Use in Midlife and Cognitive Impairment
Key Takeaways: Long-term antibiotic use in midlife may be linked to later-life cognitive decline in women. This link may stem from disruptions to gut bacteria, which affect brain health …Summer Safety Alert: The Underestimated Dangers of Consuming Alcohol in High Temperatures and Why You Should Be Cautious
Summer and vacations are a time when many people drink alcohol with the false belief that it will help them quench their thirst. But the body tolerates alcohol less …