Journaling inspires altruism through an attitude of gratitude
Gratitude does more than help maintain good health. New research at the University of Oregon finds that regularly noting feelings…
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Adolescents with weak working memory and progressive drug use at risk for later addictions
Drug use in adolescence is often linked to later substance-abuse problems, but a new study suggests that a key risk…
Signs of pure altruism converge in the brain and increase with age
Combining insights from psychology, behavioral economics and neuroscience, University of Oregon researchers have found converging signs of pure altruism and…
Live-imaging technique for mice seen as boost to studies of brain function
University of Oregon scientists have looked into the brains of living mice to see in real time the processing of…
Brain activity of nematodes seeking food offers new view on sleep
If you have trouble sleeping, the neurons in your brain may be firing like those in roundworms randomly seeking food…
Research suggests color affects ethical judgments of brands
University of Oregon and University of Cincinnati researchers have found that everyday shoppers make assumptions about brands that use green…
Brain balances perception and action when caught in an illusion
Two wrongs can make a right, at least in the world of visual perception and motor functioning, according to two…
Study captures how brain systems cooperate to capture sounds and process information
When people hear the sound of footsteps or the drilling of a woodpecker, the rhythmic structure of the sounds is…
Strong working memory puts brakes on problematic drug use
Adolescents with strong working memory are better equipped to escape early drug experimentation without progressing into substance abuse issues, says…
Researchers urge psychologists to see institutional betrayal
Clinical psychologists are being urged by two University of Oregon researchers to recognize the experiences of institutional betrayal so they…
Oregon study details brain pathways linking visual function, running
A new study by researchers at the University of Oregon published today in the journal Neuron describes a brainstem circuit in mice…
Sleep quality and duration improve cognition in aging populations
Maybe turning to sleep gadgets — wristbands, sound therapy and sleep-monitoring smartphone apps — is a good idea. A new…
Researchers capture handoff of tracked object between brain hemispheres
When tracking a moving object, the two halves of the human brain operate much like runners successfully passing a baton…
Data-driven team is key to sustaining positive behavior framework in schools
There is a growing need for Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT) due to the huge influx of soldiers returning from war zones with brain injuries, athletes with sports-related head injuries, and the growing population with age-related cognitive decline.
Brain training works, but just for the practiced task, say Oregon researchers
Search for brain training on the Web. You’ll find online exercises, games, software, even apps, all designed to prepare your brain to do better on any number of tasks. Do they work? University of Oregon psychologists say, yes, but there’s a catch.