Quick links from the past week in mind and brain news:
One I missed a while ago: Developing Intelligence looks at a paper that actually attempts to define consciousness (rather than relying on the usual “we all know what we’re talking about, don’t we?” definition).
The Toronto Globe and Mail reports on research suggesting that doing good deeds improves our health.
Marriages are slightly more likely to end in divorce when the couple have daughters, according to research covered by Slate.
The Globe and Mail investigates the effect of the higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Down Syndrome.
Amateur boxers have higher levels of neurofilament light in their cerebrospinal fluid after fights, suggesting they suffer some level of brain damage despite the protective head gear.
Study shows greater amygdala activity in response to fearful faces in people who were closer to the 9/11 disaster.
Another study on the psychological benefits of meditation: it may fine-tune control over attention.
The LA Times reports that some US states still happy to execute people with intellectual disabilities.
InQuisitive Mind, a new online social psychology magazine has been launched.
Mind Hacks 