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Researchers have shown that pregnancy hormones ‘rewire’ the brain to prepare mice for motherhood. The findings show that both estrogen and progesterone act on a small population of neurons in the brain to switch on parental behavior even before offspring arrive. These adaptations resulted in stronger and more selective responses to pups. Read Full Article […]
Just like a neglected plant wilts without water, relationships can suffer when appreciation and gratitude go missing. A recent study delved into the factors that influence how couples perceive gratitude from each other over time. Luckily, the research shows that relationship intervention programs are like a refreshing rain for our parched emotional connection. These programs […]
Imagine a superhero mom armed with a shield that protects her precious baby from harm! Well, it turns out that prior exposure to a common virus can serve as that shield against birth defects and miscarriage. Scientists have discovered that having pre-existing immunity to Cytomegalovirus (CMV) can limit the transmission of the virus during pregnancy […]
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