Dating over Zoom? Don’t be surprised if those online sparks fizzle in person
It doesn’t matter how smooth your conversations have been. Absent the touch, taste and smell of a potential partner, you’re essentially flying blind.
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Faulty oxytocin system may cause addiction susceptibility
Addictive behaviour, such as drug and alcohol abuse, could be a result of a poorly developed oxytocin system. Dr Buisman-Pijlman…
Do kids born by C‑section have a higher risk of chronic disease? A new study looks at the evidence
As more and more babies are delivered by cesarean section, we need to start investigating what that means for their long-term health.
Why our brains see the world as ‘us’ versus ‘them’
Our neural circuits lead us to find comfort in those like us and unease with those who differ, resulting in a battle between reward and distrust. But these brain connections aren’t the end of the story.
We are hardwired to sing − and it’s good for us, too
Modern science is increasingly validating what many traditions have long held: Singing and chanting can have profound health benefits.
Rare and tragic cases of postpartum psychosis are bringing renewed attention to its risks and the need for greater awareness of psychosis after childbirth
Postpartum depression can strike days, weeks or months after delivery, and the much rarer cases of psychosis can be difficult to detect.
Songs of worship: Why we sing to the Lord
Sacred music joins people in a collective expression - whether of joy, sorrow or protest.
A neuroscientist’s tips for a new year tuneup for your brain
Decades of work with lab rats lead to suggestions on how to stay grounded in the here and now, with benefits for brain health.
Seeing what the naked eye can’t − 4 essential reads on how scientists bring the microscopic world into plain sight
Visualization is an essential part of the scientific process. Advances in imaging have enabled eye-opening discoveries, not only for scientists and researchers but also for the general public.
Why the ‘love hormone’ may be less rosy and more rosé than we thought
A study has shown that alcohol and oxytocin, often dubbed “the love hormone” are more similar than we thought.
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