Adolescents with diminished neural responses to rewards face higher depression risk, independent of age, gender, or pre-existing anxiety and depressive symptoms, according to a recent study.
Recent research indicates that individuals with aphantasia cannot visualize images but often excel in abstract reasoning and auditory imagination, minimizing intrusive thoughts.
Recent neuroeconomic research reveals how brain regions, particularly the ventral striatum, influence consumer behavior, brand loyalty, and decision-making during shopping experiences.
Sports organizations are adapting social media strategies to maintain engagement, blending entertainment with competition to connect with audiences and enhance brand loyalty in a digital landscape.
A Canadian study found that hospitalization for hallucinogen use significantly increases the risk of developing schizophrenia spectrum disorder, with a 3.5-fold likelihood after adjustment for other factors.
Research indicates that high visceral fat correlates with increased amyloid levels in the brain, potentially predicting Alzheimer’s disease two decades before symptom onset.