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Exercise can improve brain function even after poor sleep: study
(Photo by Miriam Alonso via Pexels) By Isobel Williams via SWNS Just 20 minutes of exercise can help boost brain function after a poor night’s sleep, according to a new study. Scientists found that mental performance improves during moderately intensive exercise, regardless of a…
UConn study to test cognition training games to improve Covid-related ‘brain fog’
Cutter Lindbergh Ph.D. is a psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at UConn Health. July 7, 2021 (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health) The global COVID-19 pandemic has been over since March, but doctors continue to study the long-term ramifications of the virus. A neuropsychologist with University…
UF Health researchers use AI to improve brain tumor analysis
UF Health hope to refine and accelerate the analysis of tumors with artificial intelligence. University of Florida Health researchers have deployed artificial intelligence to refine and accelerate the evaluation of a common type of brain tumor. The findings involve analyzing certain chemical characteristics of…
Researchers pinpoint brain area where people who are blind recognize faces identified by sound
WASHINGTON – Using a specialized device that translates images into sound, Georgetown University Medical Center neuroscientists and colleagues showed that people who are blind recognized basic faces using the part of the brain known as the fusiform face area, a region that is crucial…
Health Ranger Report: Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet warns about the dangers of 5G and EMF radiation
Advertisement Dr. Elizabeth Lee Vliet sat down with the Health Ranger Mike Adams during a recent interview on the “Health Ranger Report” to talk about the dangers of 5G and electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation . According to Vliet, radiation therapy uses ionizing radiation. In…
The Brain Isn’t as Adaptable as Some Neuroscientists Claim
The idea of treating neurological disorders by marshaling vast unused neural reserves is more wishful thinking than reality By John Krakauer & Tamar Makin Credit: Artur Kamalov/Alamy Stock Photo The human brain’s ability to adapt and change, known as neuroplasticity, has long captivated both…
Neuroscientists pinpoint how memories are likely to be stored in the brain
Credit: CC0 Public Domain What is the mechanism that allows our brains to incorporate new information about the world, and form memories? New work by a team of neuroscientists led by Dr. Tomás Ryan from Trinity College Dublin shows that learning occurs through the…
Yale study exposes common chronic symptoms people experience after receiving COVID-19 vaccines
Advertisement With all the focus on serious COVID-19 vaccine injuries and deaths, it is easy for less dramatic side effects to fly under the radar. However, many people who received these jabs are now contending with a host of chronic symptoms that affect their…
The nice spice: Try allspice, a natural source of beneficial plant compounds
Killing Gaza | Full Documentary | HS Documentary Advertisement It may sound like allspice is a premade blend of spices, but it’s actually a single spice. Allspice has a unique flavor profile that is often described as a blend of up to four different…
Researchers Identify Brain Center Responsible for Responses to Rapid Temperature Change
Research Similar to the tale of the boiling frog, flies more likely to react to rapid heating We’ve all heard it: Put a frog in boiling water, and it will jump out. But put the same frog in lukewarm water and heat it gradually,…
The Brain on Opioids: Metabolic Disruptions in Addiction
Source: Spixel/Shutterstock In recent years, the opioid epidemic has surged to alarming proportions, casting a shadow over communities worldwide. This crisis, fueled by an increase in the prescription of opioid medications and the illicit use of drugs like heroin, has led to a staggering…
Researchers identify brain center responsible for responses to rapid temperature change
We’ve all heard it: Put a frog in boiling water, and it will jump out. But put the same frog in lukewarm water and heat it gradually, and you’ll cook the frog. Often used as a metaphor for the unhurried and stubborn response many…
How smartphone addiction affects brain function and mental health
ISRAELI NEWS LIVE: Steven Ben-Nun interviewed by Mike Adams on Zionism, Palestine and Israel’s escalation Advertisement Smartphone addiction has now become a global issue, thanks to the popularity of social media platforms and mobile games. While smartphones can make life easier in many ways,…
New Studies of Brain Activity Explain Benefits of Electroconvulsive Therapy
Why this controversial treatment works is a century-old mystery; scientists from UC San Diego may have solved it EEG headsets like the one shown here help measure electrical activity in the brain. Patients who receive electroconvulsive therapy experience slowing in brain activity after treatment….
A small molecule blocks aversive memory formation, providing a potential treatment target for depression
The YM022-treated mice (diagram A, second from right) spent significantly more time in the social interaction zone (framed with a green line) than the control group when the aggressive mouse was placed in the acrylic cage. The findings indicate that the treated mice exhibited…
Using a neuromonitoring platform to improve care for traumatic brain injuries
UC’s neurocritical care team monitors metrics like blood flow, pressure, oxygen and glucose levels in the brain in real time and monitors trends and spikes over longer periods of time for patients with severe traumatic brain injuries. Credit: Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand. Tracking…
Brain Pathway for Rapid Threat Response Found
Summary: A new study identifies a brain pathway responsible for rapid-threat detection, inspired by the “boiling frog” metaphor. Fruit flies were used as a model to understand how animals respond to rapid environmental changes. The study reveals that flies exhibit escape behavior in response…
Learn How to Be Happy Alone With These 16 Expert Tips
Video player poster image Whether you lead a solitary life or are simply feeling lonely, figuring out how to be happy alone goes a long way toward bolstering mental health. Even though everyone gets lonely sometimes, learning how to appreciate some me-time can take…
Can gene expression predict if a brain tumor is likely to grow back?
Credit: Anna Shvets from Pexels Doctors often prescribe radiation along with surgery to treat a brain tumor called meningioma that originates in the protective membranes surrounding the brain. But side effects from radiation can be serious, including memory loss and cognitive decline, so it’s…
New study reveals potential link between oral contraceptives and riskier behaviors in women
Advertisement A new study has revealed a potential link between oral contraceptive (OC) use and alterations in the brain structure of women that may influence emotions, anxiety, fear, decision-making and impulse control. The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology , examined 139…