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Placebos Reduce Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

A striking study found that people who took nondeceptive placebos ─ meaning they knew the medications were fake ─ had significantly reduced levels of stress, and less anxiety and depression symptoms after just two weeks, compared to the control group that did not take the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on August 26, 2024

Short-duration, light-intensity exercises improve cerebral blood flow in children

Enhancing prefrontal cortex (PFC) cognitive functions requires identifying suitable exercises that increase cerebral blood flow. A recent study using functional near-infrared spectroscopy found that short-duration, low-intensity physical exercises, except static stretching with monotonous movements, increased oxygenated hemoglobin (oxy-Hb) levels, thereby activating the PFC and enhancing blood flow in children. This study marks a significant step […]

Published on August 26, 2024

Study Pinpoints Where Love Resides in Brain

Researchers now have a better idea where love resides in the human brain – and which types of love are the most powerful. MRI scans show that love mainly resides in areas of the brain associated with the processing of social cues, researchers reported Aug. 26 in the journal… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on August 26, 2024