Eric W. Dolan

Articles by Eric W. Dolan

Neuroscientists find individual differences in memory response to amygdala stimulation - PsyPost

Health June 2, 2025

A new study published inCognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscienceprovides evidence that electrical stimulation of the amygdala during learning can enhance long-term memory for neutral imageοΏ½...

Cannabidiol shows promise for treating Alzheimer’s in mice by targeting brain hyperactivity - PsyPost

Health May 28, 2025

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry provides preliminary evidence that cannabidiol, a compound derived from cannabis, may reduce cognitive decline and brain pathology in a mouse model of AlοΏ½...

Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of stroke and cognitive decline - PsyPost

Health May 27, 2025

A large new study suggests that diets high in ultra-processed foods are linked to increased risk of stroke and cognitive impairment in adults, independent of overall diet quality. The findings, publiοΏ½...

BDSM practitioners exhibit higher secure attachment and lower neuroticism - PsyPost

Health May 27, 2025

A new study published in the Journal of Homosexuality has found that individuals who practice BDSM tend to have healthier psychological profiles than those who do not. Compared to non-practitioners, οΏ½...

Psilocybin and escitalopram produce antidepressant effects via distinct brain mechanisms, study suggests - PsyPost

Health May 26, 2025

A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry sheds light on how psilocybin and the antidepressant escitalopram affect brain responses to emotional stimuli in people with major depressiοΏ½...

Gut bacteria can influence how brain proteins are modified by carbohydrates - PsyPost

Health May 24, 2025

A new study published in Nature Structural and Molecular Biology offers groundbreaking evidence that gut bacteria can influence how proteins in the brain are chemically modified by sugars, a process οΏ½...

Common blood pressure drug shows promise for treating ADHD symptoms - PsyPost

Health May 23, 2025

A new study published in Neuropsychopharmacology provides preliminary evidence that amlodipine, a widely used medication for high blood pressure, may help manage symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperacοΏ½...

Cognitive training may reduce negative self-perceptions in people with depression and PTSD - PsyPost

Health May 23, 2025

People with depression and posttraumatic stress disorder tend to underestimate their cognitive abilitiesa pattern that may worsen their mental health. A new study published in Neuropsychology provideοΏ½...