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Feb 16, 2016 09:22 AM EST

Man Wiggles the Fingers of a Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Arm with the Power of Thought

Scientists have announced the first successful effort to wiggle fingers individually and independently of each other using a mind-controlled artificial "arm." The new findings could be huge for those with prosthetic arms and devices.

Jan 26, 2016 12:33 PM EST

Could Chronic Stress Lead To Dementia In Some?

Chronic stress isn't just taxing-it's extremely dangerous for your health. New findings published in the journal Current Opinion show that it can actually increase your risk of dementia.

Jan 23, 2016 01:48 AM EST

Obesity Prevention: Can Mindfulness Help Prevent The Problem In Children?

Mindfulness practices may be key to helping treat or even prevent obesity in children.

Nov 30, 2015 10:33 PM EST

Asthma Patients Twice As Likely To Develop Migraines

Asthma patients are twice as likely to suffer from chronic migraines than those without the health condition, according to a recent study.

Nov 10, 2015 12:00 AM EST

'Happiness Is Contagious': Positive Emotions Spread Faster On Twitter

A new study zeroes in on Twitter and showing how positive emotions spread like a virus on social media.

Nov 04, 2015 01:26 PM EST

Moody? It's Actually A Good Thing, Science Says

Sometimes, people are moody. And while being irrational at times isn't typically the smartest idea, it may help us adapt quickly to new changes, according to a new study.

Sep 24, 2015 07:46 AM EDT

Human Brains Linked Together for Thought Communication Over One Mile

Is it possible to link two brains together? Scientists say they've done it.

Aug 27, 2015 02:29 PM EDT

Creativity And Neuroticism: This Emotional Roller Coaster May Fuel Overthinking

A new study out in Trends in Cognitive Sciences suggests that neurotic unhappiness and creativity may go hand-in-hand.

Jul 27, 2015 08:53 PM EDT

Flexibility And Learning: Children Learn Best With Picking And Chosing

New findings published in the journal Cognition show that children can actually do a bit of picking and choosing when it comes to deciding what they want to learn.

Jun 16, 2015 03:53 PM EDT

What We Pay Focus On May Result In Reoccuring Depression

For the study, researchers at Binghamton University recruited 160 women--60 of whom had dealt with depression in the past and 100 of whom had no history of depression. Each of the participants were shown a series of two faces, one with a neutral expression and the other with a sad or happy expressio...

Jun 12, 2015 10:31 AM EDT

Hormone That Differentiates Between Sugar, Artificial Sweeteners May Exist In Humans

New findings published in the journal Neuron specifically studied how the brain of a fruit fly differentiates between the two. As fruit flies and humans share about 75 percent of the same disease-causing genes, researchers believe that the distinct molecular machinery that presents in both the guts ...

Jun 02, 2015 07:31 PM EDT

Are Scary Scenes On TV Really Damaging Your Child?

New findings published in the journal Human Communication Research show that the impact of horror, violence or scary scenes on television may not be as terrible as once thought when it comes to your kids.