Memory and Perception Articles

Online Dating Can Be Improved

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
The growth of the online dating industry has been nothing short of spectacular. But a new Northwestern ...

Different Brain Activity for Solitaire vs. Hearts

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Brain imaging shows that an individual has different brain activity when they play a game against ...

Best Not to Treat Time as Money

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
New research suggests the way we view our “free time” may impact how happy we are. Canadian ...

Metaphors Can Light Up Brain’s Sensory Area

Monday, February 6th, 2012
Scientists have recently explored whether comprehending common metaphors can activate parts of the brain that provide sensory experiences. ...

Silence May Not Cause a Memory to Fade

Monday, February 6th, 2012
Emerging research questions the belief that if we do not talk about ...

Together, Placebo and Distraction Increase Pain Relief

Sunday, February 5th, 2012
A new study suggests that, through neuroimaging, a placebo reduces pain in the same way as distracting the person who ...

Decaffeinated Coffee May Protect Against Cognitive Decline in Diabetes

Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Decaffeinated coffee seems to improve brain energy metabolism in association with type 2 diabetes, according to researchers from ...

Untangling the Mysteries of Alzheimer’s

Friday, February 3rd, 2012
A characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease is the alteration of a protein that resides in the brain. The protein, called ...

True Marriage Commitment Requires Willingness to Sacrifice

Friday, February 3rd, 2012
The topic of marriage commitment strikes an interesting chord in America, where ...

Facebook May be Harmful to Self-Esteem

Friday, February 3rd, 2012
As social networking explodes across the world, a new study suggests using Facebook may not be a ...
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