Gary Wenk Ph.D

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This Is Why You Need to Drink More Coffee

1 week ago | psychologytoday.com | Gary Wenk Ph.D

Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It’s the second most common global cause of death after ischemic heart disease. The epidemiology of cancer is complex, influenced by risk factors that range from genetic predispositions to many modifiable lifestyle factors. Dietary factors are recognized for their ability to modulate the incidence of cancer. We’re all well aware of the value of consuming fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein.
Why Do Some People Always Remember Their Dreams? - Gary Wenk Ph.d

2 weeks ago | qoshe.com | Gary Wenk Ph.D
Why Do Some People Always Remember Their Dreams?

2 weeks ago | psychologytoday.com | Gary Wenk Ph.D

Dreams are subjective conscious experiences generated by the brain during sleep. That’s it. That’s all we know with certainty about dreams. They occur without our control or self-reflection (I’m ignoring lucid dreamers). They often defy the laws of physics: at one moment we can be talking to someone in Cincinnati and then in the next instant we are flying through the sky without the aid of an airplane over Toledo and it doesn’t bother us at all. Dreams are composed of previously acquired memories.
Why You Don't Have Happier Dreams - Gary Wenk Ph.d

2 weeks ago | qoshe.com | Gary Wenk Ph.D
Why You Don't Have Happier Dreams

2 weeks ago | psychologytoday.com | Gary Wenk Ph.D

We know quite a lot about negatively toned dreams because of their relationship to mental health disorders. The most frequently reported highly positive dreams were joy, lust, calmness, surprise, and playfulness. Dreams with maximal positive or negative intensity ratings occur with comparable frequencies. The amygdala in the temporal lobe plays a critical role in the emotional content of dreams.
What Does Being Pro- or Anti-DEI Say About Our Brain? - Gary Wenk Ph.d

3 weeks ago | qoshe.com | Gary Wenk Ph.D

A January 2024 survey of American adults conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst sought to identify what influence racism has on how someone feels about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This is a difficult study to conduct because quantifying personal racial attitudes is not easy. Fortunately, psychologists are adept at asking revealing questions regarding hidden feelings and motivations.
Can a Soda Pop with Prebiotics Make You Healthier? - Gary Wenk Ph.d

1 month ago | qoshe.com | Gary Wenk Ph.D
This Is Your Brain on Contraceptives - Gary Wenk Ph.d

1 month ago | qoshe.com | Gary Wenk Ph.D
This Is Your Brain on Contraceptives

1 month ago | psychologytoday.com | Gary Wenk Ph.D

Over 300 million women globally use hormonal contraceptives (HC). Eighty-two percent of American women of reproductive age have used HCs at some point in their lives. Studying their effects on neurobiology is complicated by the fact that there are over 100 different formulations of HCs containing either a synthetic progestin only or a synthetic progestin in combination with a synthetic estrogen. Currently, relatively little is known about the impact of HCs on the brain.
New Studies Reveal the Best Time of the Day to Eat

1 month ago | psychologytoday.com | Gary Wenk Ph.D

Most Americans are overweight or obese; the situation is so pervasive that it has become a national health concern. Obesity negatively impacts job performance and is responsible for the expenditure of most of the nation’s health care dollars. Obesity-related diseases are also the leading cause of death. In response to this problem, Americans have resorted to numerous ineffective fad diets (e.g., paleo, Zone, grapefruit, The Cleanse, Atkins, keto, etc.) that have not effectively reduced obesity.