The Neanderthal genome included harmful mutations that made the hominids around 40 percent less reproductively fit than modern humans, according to new estimates. Non-African humans inherited some of this genetic burden when they interbred with Neanderthals, though much of it [...]
Women are almost twice as likely to experience anxiety as men, according to a review of existing scientific literature, led by the University of Cambridge. The study also found that people from Western Europe and North America are more likely [...]
Have you heard about the latest study? Coffee fights cancer. Pizza and French fries are addictive like crack. Midnight snacks hamper our ability to retain memories.Actually, what’s really bad for our brains is all the junk science being reported as [...]
Individual symptoms, such as anxiety, avoidance and a heightened response to stress, can be transmitted from mother to child and even grandchildren by multiple nongenetic mechanisms, a new study by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and other institutions shows. The [...]
Intestinal bacteria that can boost bravery or trigger multiple sclerosis: An increasing body of research results confirms the importance of the "gut-brain axis" for neurology and indicates that the triggers for a number of neurological diseases may be located in [...]
The study, published in the journal EbioMedicine, found that mothers who consumed more fruit during pregnancy gave birth to children who performed better on developmental testing at one year of age. Piush Mandhane, senior author of the paper and associate [...]
Mental health is intrinsically linked to your diet. Studies have shown that certain nutrients and deficiencies are increasingly responsible for the health of your brain.Here are six dietary factors that can exert a profound influence over your mental wellness.Source: 6 Powerful [...]
"There is nothing softer and weaker than water, and yet there is nothing better for attacking hard and strong things."The Chinese sage Lao Tzu stated this paradox in his ancient text, the "Tao Te Ching." Indeed, water's ability to wash, [...]
Here are 5 signs of people with high emotional intelligence. These are qualities that are easy to assess in every day situations.Source: 5 Signs Of High Emotional Intelligence - Forbes
Study reveals how mothers can impact the growth of brain structures in preschoolers that help with their learning memory and stress response.Source: The years when nurturing makes kids smarter and more resilient