Month: September 2023

Moral reasoning displays characteristic patterns in the brain

Every day, life presents us with a variety of moral dilemmas. From the innocence of a hungry child to the dishonesty of a shady politician, these scenarios all trigger our moral compass. But what exactly is happening in our brains when we reason morally? Scientists have uncovered intriguing patterns in the brain that illuminate this […]

Published on September 9, 2023

Cold weather may pose challenges to treating high blood pressure

Like a glass of ice water on a scorching summer day, the cold weather can make treating high blood pressure a bit tricky. A recent analysis of electronic health records revealed that systolic blood pressure, the top number, tends to rise slightly during the winter months compared to the summer. It’s like trying to swim […]

Published on September 9, 2023

Large Study Finds Opposites May Not Attract After All

They say ‘opposites attract’, but a new study challenges this age-old belief. Researchers analyzed a whopping 200 studies involving millions of couples, only to find that there is little evidence to support the notion that people are drawn to those with opposite traits or characteristics. It’s like expecting magnets with the same polarity to stick […]

Published on September 8, 2023