Resoures
People in the Minority Often Self-Silence, Affecting Their Behavior
Summary: A new study shows that people with minority viewpoints on controversial topics often self-silence when discussing their opinions, leading them to behave in ways that contradict their true beliefs. Researchers found that participants who disagreed with the majority view avoided fully expressing their stance and engaged in behaviors that
Long-Term NSAID Use Has a Relation to Lower Dementia Hazard
Summary: A new study finds that long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia. Researchers followed 11,745 adults over 14.5 years and found that those who used NSAIDs long-term had a 12% reduced dementia risk.However, short- and intermediate-term NSAID use did not
How Head Action Is Reported by Eye Size When Sleeping With Eye Open
Summary: A new study reveals that pupil size fluctuates constantly during sleep, reflecting changes in brain activation levels. Researchers developed a novel method to keep test subjects’ eyes open, allowing them to monitor these dynamics without disrupting sleep.They found that pupil changes correspond to sleep stages, brain waves, and responsiveness
Individual neural circuits allow the mind to distinguish between soreness and itch.
Summary: A new study reveals that pain and itch are processed by distinct neural circuits in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). Researchers identified two types of neurons—one responding to both stimuli and another selectively activated by either pain or itch.Using advanced synaptic analysis and chemogenetic techniques, they found that these
More About Human Thoughts Could Be Discovered Through Psychological” Noise” Than Expected
Summary: New studies challenge the idea that variability in human behavior, often seen as “noise,” is simply an error to be minimized. Researchers argue that noise provides valuable insights into cognitive processes, from decision-making to moral reasoning.By applying computational models, they show how different types of noise can reflect distinct
Decision-making is influenced by Apathy and Anxiety in Contrast Ways.
Summary: A new study reveals that anxiety and apathy lead to fundamentally different patterns in decision-making under uncertainty. Anxious individuals perceive their environment as highly volatile, leading them to explore more options, especially after negative outcomes.In contrast, apathetic individuals view outcomes as random, reducing their willingness to explore new choices.
