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In uncertain times, cognitive science shows how simple tasks like Tetris may help women interrupt trauma and reclaim mental ...

A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress ...

Tetris can reduce intrusive memories of trauma, with symptoms fading after six months, new research has found. View on ...

The word “trauma” comes from the ancient Greek word " trauma, meaning “wound.” Originally, it referred solely to physical ...

Traumatic experiences can have ripple effects that permeate across many aspects of people's lives. For students, adverse childhood experiences have been shown to impact attention, memory, language ...

A new developmental theory from an Iowa State researcher describes how our memory and perception of trauma can evolve over time, shifting with new experiences and as cognitive and emotional ...

In the midst of assault, the brain's fear circuitry takes over while other key parts are impaired or even effectively shut down. This is the brain reacting to a life-threatening situation just the way ...

Healthcare workers are more at risk of experiencing PTSD than the average person. Now, researchers believe this classic video game could play a role in reducing the frequency of their traumatic ...