Ed Cara
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Scientists Lightly Zapped People’s Brains and Made Them Easier to Hypnotise
Researchers at Stanford University say they’ve made the sort of discovery that you’d expect to see in a piece of science fiction. In a controlled and randomized trial published this week, they found evidence that people can be made more susceptible to hypnosis with just two short sessions of non-invasive brain stimulation. The findings suggest…
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Anxious and Joyless? You Might Just Be Sleep Deprived
Not getting enough sleep is bad for both your physical health and your emotional well-being, as new research shows. The study, a review of existing data from clinical trials, found that even short bouts of sleep deprivation can reduce people’s positive emotions and make them more anxious. For the research, scientists at Montana State University…
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Man Gets Eye Exam, Learns He’s Had a Splinter Stuck in His Cornea for 15 Years
Talk about an eyesore. In a case report this month, doctors have described finding a wooden splinter lodged inside a man’s cornea for apparently 15 years. Amazingly, the man’s vision appears unaffected by the foreign object and doctors have opted to simply monitor him for now rather than try to remove it. The strange injury…
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Americans Have a Snack Problem
A study estimated that snacking contributes to around 20% of an average American’s daily caloric intake, and these snacks often add little nutritional value. The scientists found, though, that people with type 2 diabetes seem to eat fewer snack-related calories. The study was led by scientists from The Ohio State University. Research has consistently shown…