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Video game addiction (VGA) is associated with significant deficits in response inhibition and preparatory processes, reflected by more commission errors and reduced N2 amplitudes in the cued Go/NoGo task. Highlights: Increased Commission Errors: Individuals wi…
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High-intensity exercise (HIIE) leads to significant changes in brain activity, specifically in regions linked to dopaminergic and μ-opioidergic neurotransmission, which are associated with a mood boost. Highlights: Positive Mood Effects: Both low- and high-int…
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Hypertension in older adults leads to poorer cognitive and walking performance due to the need for more brain resources to manage dual tasks. Highlights: Older adults with hypertension show higher brain activation in motor and sensory areas when performing dua…
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) involves a topographic reorganization of brain activity from sensory to associative regions, affecting symptom co-occurrence through changes in neural dynamics and excitation-inhibition balance. Highlights: Topographic Reorganiz…
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A new study reveals that people who identify as liberal or left-leaning politically exhibit greater neural empathy responses compared to conservatives. The findings provide novel neuroscientific evidence that ideological differences extend to brain function du…
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New research provides further evidence that insomnia is characterized by brain hyperarousal, even when controlling for symptoms of depression and anxiety. The study used electroencephalography (EEG) to measure daytime brain activity in patients with insomnia d…
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Suicide is a major public health problem, with over 700,000 people dying by suicide every year globally. Identifying factors that may indicate risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors is an important area of research, as this could aid prevention and intervent…
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Research provides new evidence that generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and depressive disorder (DD) have distinct patterns of brain activity. Machine learning analysis of EEG data reveals signature brain features that may enable more accurate diagnosis. Key Fa…
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How does our brain form intentions and make decisions? Do we have free will? A new study takes a fresh look at a classic Libet experiment to uncover new insights. Key Facts: Researchers tested whether people can accurately report when they formed an intention…
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A new study found that taking a brief 15-minute walk outside provides more cognitive benefits compared to walking indoors. Specifically, the research showed that a short outdoor walk boosted attention, while an indoor walk did not. This highlights the importan…
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