A recent study done on 24 people at UC Berkeley has revealed that people who are sleep-deprived are more likely to select higher calorie foods to eat compared to people who are not sleep-deprived. Not enough sleep was associated with increased activity in the reward centers of the brain, particularly the area of the frontal […]
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The Scent of Joy?
It’s well known that whiffing a familiar scent can evoke nostalgic memories, but the effects of scent transcend much further. A recent study conducted with 26 Japanese males subjects explored the physiological and psychological effects produced by exposure to a Japanese plum blossom fragrance. In order to better reflect how people experience scents in daily […]
On Friday, the front cover of the Globe and Mail caught my attention. In the Arts section, there was an article dedicated to an artist’s online comic that reveals her personal experience with severe depression. I grabbed the Arts section and flew out the door to catch the bus. The cartoonist is Allie Brosh and […]
A recent article from USA Today suggests that people with Type 2 Diabetes have a harder time performing memory tasks. The study was able to find a correlation between chronic high glucose levels and poor memory in the participants, among which the mean age was 63 (but remember that correlation does not always imply causation – this is […]
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“Burdened” by Guilt….Literally?
While guilt is useful in regulating moral behaviour, it can bring with it unwanted feelings of tension and regret. A recent study by Princeton researchers Martin Day and Ramona Bobocel has shown that unethical, guilt-inducing memories may affect specific physical sensations in the body. Participants were told to recall personal unethical acts, while other participants […]
In today’s busy world, it’s difficult for most people to be alert and productive unless they have their morning cup of coffee. Various negative effects of excessive caffeine consumption are widely known, such as dehydration and withdrawal symptoms. However, a recent study by the Swiss National Science Foundation has revealed further implications. The study involved […]
Depression in pregnant women can not only affect the mother, but the fetus as well. Some of the consequences that can occur as a result of depression during pregnancy include a failure to seek prenatal care, an improper diet, and an increased likelihood for using drugs, all of which have a negative effect on the […]
Study drugs like Adderall and Ritalin are becoming increasingly popular on campus. Chances are you know someone without a prescription who takes these regularly during exam season. In fact, studies show that between 5 to 35 percent of college students without ADHD have taken these stimulants. But does it really help? According to Professor Lisa […]
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Good Sleep Hygeine
With midterms in full swing, it can be hard to let yourself get a good night’s sleep; especially if you feel like you don’t deserve it because you haven’t done enough studying for the night. But a good night’s sleep can be just as important as studying itself. Our bodies run on a 24-hour schedule […]
One’s view of themselves begins in infancy and evolves throughout their life. The beliefs that individuals hold about themselves affect their personal identity and their goals for the future. Within a school environment, students face continual pressure to achieve a certain standard in order to gain scholarships, to be accepted into programs and to make […]