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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240611171511.htm) Female AI 'teammate' generates more participation from women
Jun 11th 2024, 17:15

An artificial intelligence-powered virtual teammate with a female voice boosts participation and productivity among women on teams dominated by men, according to new research.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240611171457.htm) Do traumatic life experiences impact perception of distressing imagery?
Jun 11th 2024, 17:14

Researchers have examined viewer responses to images of distressing and neutrally decorated masks and whether personal life history, particularly past experiences of trauma and difficulty, affected how the person perceived the imagery.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240611171443.htm) Haiku may shine a light on humans' relationship with insects
Jun 11th 2024, 17:14

Haiku poems have reflected humans' experiences in nature for hundreds of years, including observations of bugs and other wildlife. Recently, researchers analyzed which insects were mentioned the most in haiku -- with butterflies, fireflies and singing insects such as crickets topping the list.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240611130440.htm) Research on the visual rabbit illusion takes a leap forward
Jun 11th 2024, 13:04

Researchers have discovered new variations of an illusion created when we see three rapid flashes in our side vision. Regardless of the position of the second flash, the illusion causes the brain to perceive the flashes in a straight line, with the second near the midpoint. The findings suggest that our brain processes the flashes as a whole, rather than independently, showing that later events determine our perception of past location.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240611130424.htm) Cognitive test is poor predictor of athletes' concussion
Jun 11th 2024, 13:04

When college athletes are evaluated for a possible concussion, the diagnosis is based on an athletic trainer or team physician's assessment of three things: the player's symptoms, physical balance and cognitive skills. Research published today suggests that almost half of athletes who are ultimately diagnosed with a concussion will test normally on the recommended cognitive-skills test.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240611130411.htm) Depressive symptoms may hasten memory decline in older people
Jun 11th 2024, 13:04

The researchers concluded that depression and memory were closely interrelated, with both seeming to affect each other.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240611130352.htm) Researchers reveal new pathway to improve traumatic brain injury outcomes
Jun 11th 2024, 13:03

Working together to understand the factors which could be used to predict outcome following TBI, researchers examined factors related to social support, health, clinical care, biological markers, acute interventions, and longer-term outcomes.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240611130350.htm) Detecting early linguistic signs of dementia by studying the natural speech of seniors
Jun 11th 2024, 13:03

A study led by linguists has found that early linguistic signs of dementia can be detected through the study of the natural speech of senior Singaporeans. The novel study revealed that participants with memory-related mild cognitive impairment spoke less and used fewer, but more abstract, nouns that is consistent with the speech pattern of Alzheimer's patients.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240611130342.htm) Reading pleasure and pain from the brain
Jun 11th 2024, 13:03

Researchers have revealed how the brain processes emotions related to sustained pain and pleasure.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240611130332.htm) We spend more with cashless payments
Jun 11th 2024, 13:03

A study has found that when using cashless methods of payment, individuals tend to spend more when purchasing.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240611125737.htm) First week after birth is critical for development of senses
Jun 11th 2024, 12:57

Researchers have found that the maturation of the senses for smell and touch is closely linked in mice and that this strong interaction takes place within a narrow developmental time window. These findings not only underline the importance of environmental stimuli for brain assembly in early life, but also the interdependent development of the senses.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240610202939.htm) How the brain is affected by Huntington's Disease
Jun 10th 2024, 20:29

The genetic disease Huntington's not only affects nerve cells in the brain but also has widespread effects on microscopic blood vessels according to research. These changes to the vasculature were also observed in the pre-symptomatic stages of the disease, demonstrating the potential for this research for predicting brain health and evaluating the beneficial effects of lifestyle changes or treatments. Huntington's disease is an inherited genetic condition leading to dementia, with a progressive decline in a person's movement, memory, and cognition. There is currently no cure.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240610171001.htm) Unregulated sales of a toxic and hallucinogenic mushroom endanger public health
Jun 10th 2024, 17:10

Americans' interest in a potentially harmful 'magic mushroom' is soaring, according to a new study. The scientists suggest that the growing market for Amanita muscaria may be sparked in part by emerging clinical research supporting the safety and efficacy of psilocybin as a treatment for depression.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240610170956.htm) Brain's structure hangs in 'a delicate balance'
Jun 10th 2024, 17:09

Researchers examined anatomy of neurons from humans, mice and fruit flies. They discovered that the cellular structure of the brain is at a critical point, poised between two phases. New insights could help design computational models of the brain's complexity.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240610170917.htm) Study shows first evidence of male-female differences in how pain can be produced
Jun 10th 2024, 17:09

Research suggests that males and females differ in their experience of pain, but up until now, no one knew why.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240610140304.htm) Peers crucial in shaping boys' confidence in math skills
Jun 10th 2024, 14:03

Boys are good at math, girls not so much? A study has analyzed the social mechanisms that contribute to the gender gap in math confidence. While peer comparisons seem to play a crucial role for boys, girls' subjective evaluations are more likely to be based on objective performance.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240610140153.htm) Statins for heart disease prevention could be recommended for far fewer Americans if new risk equation is adopted
Jun 10th 2024, 14:01

If national guidelines are revised to incorporate a new risk equation, about 40% fewer people could meet criteria for cholesterol-lowering statins to prevent heart disease. The study examines the potential impact of widespread adoption of the PREVENT equations, which were released by the American Heart Association in November 2023 to update physicians' go-to calculators for assessing patients' 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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