New research identifies the healing powers of sacred moments in health care
In health care, it is often the smallest moments that carry the greatest meaning — a quiet conversation with a ...
How expectation and attention influence response speed and memory
People process lots of information about the environment while adapting as this information changes—without high energy use. Neuroscientists researching the brain’s efficiency in processing information ...
Scientists discover inherited traits that break Mendel’s Laws of genetics
For more than a century, biology has been guided by the principles of inheritance first described by Gregor Mendel through ...
7 days of Meditation can Rewire Your Brain
Researchers at the University of California San Diego report that a weeklong program combining meditation and other mind-body techniques can ...
How touch and emotion combine to shape our memories and relationships
Why does a comforting touch stay with us for years, while other sensations quickly fade from our minds? A new ...
Why feeling alone may matter more than being alone
Loneliness is often described as a simple absence — of people, of connection, of companionship. But two new Cornell University ...
Storytelling may hold key to building memory
New research from the University of Mississippi suggests that telling stories – from ancient campfire tales to modern-day digital communication ...
Does Reiki reduce anxiety during select oral and maxillofacial procedures?
A new study published in the January issue of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS) found that Reiki – a ...
New brain stimulation approach could treat depression in just 5 days
For many people living with depression, standard antidepressant medications do not bring enough relief. In those cases, transcranial magnetic stimulation ...
Emotional Memory Region of Aged Brain Is Sensitive to Processed Foods
Past studies in animals have shown that a highly processed diet is linked to memory problems and inflammation in the aged ...
