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IMPACT OF ISOLATION ON BRAIN
Every winter, up to 15 people are isolated inside Antarctica’s Concordia Station for about nine months; brain scans found temporary gray matter changes linked to sleepResearch at Concordia Station reveals brain gray matter changes during isolation. These alterations are strongly linked to sleep quality an...- Psychology says managers remember your mistakes more than your successes because the brain gives more attention to potential problems than winsPsychology says managers often remember mistakes more than successes because the human brain naturally prioritizes potential risks, losses,...
- Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
- In 1962, a French geologist descended into a dark underground cave, but when he emerged more than two months later, he had lost track of time and helped reveal the human body's internal clockMichel Siffre's 1960s cave experiment revealed a hidden internal clock within humans. Isolated from all external time cues, his own sense o...
- Hormonal issues, painful periods, acne? Delhi nutritionist shares 5 best and worst foods for women’s healthNutritionist Lovneet Batra offers insights on foods impacting women's health. Cruciferous vegetables aid hormonal balance, while omega-3s r...
- How Honeybees Mastered the Mystery of ZeroHoneybees are showing surprising intelligence. Scientists discovered these insects understand the concept of zero. They can also perform ba...
- Word of the day: AnhedoniaAnhedonia, the inability to feel pleasure, is a hollow space where joy once resided, often misunderstood as emotional numbness. This protec...
- Liquid Calories vs Solid Calories: Why They’re Not Metabolically EqualLiquid calories, unlike solid foods, bypass digestive checkpoints, leading to rapid blood sugar spikes and a return of hunger sooner. Chewi...
- Love paneer and ghee? Apollo doc says high-fat dairy food can protect you against one diseaseNew research suggests full-fat dairy like cheese might surprisingly lower dementia risk, challenging common health beliefs. A 25-year study...
- Billy Vigar, 21, former Arsenal forward, dies after a severe brain injury on-field during a Chichester City matchBilly Vigar, a former Arsenal youth player and striker for Chichester City, died at the age of 21 due to a significant brain injury he sust...
- What is bed rotting? Is it bad for you? CMC Vellore-trained neurologist breaks down the risksBed rotting, popularised on TikTok, involves spending extended periods in bed, often as a coping mechanism for stress. While occasional res...
- Harvard study says your brain's fate may lie in your heart's health: 4 lifestyle changes to slow down brain and heart ageingHarvard Health reveals a connection between heart and brain health. Arterial damage impacts cognitive ability. Alzheimer's shares risk fact...
- How does space travel affect astronaut health?Space travel poses significant challenges to human health due to microgravity, radiation exposure, and psychological stress. Microgravity l...
- India must embrace a hybrid model that aligns research with industry needs, and avoid the US pathNarendra Modi launched the Anusandhan National Research Foundation with a ₹50k crore budget over five years to align academic research with...
- 'Dementia can be hard.' Bruce Willis's wife says 'Die Hard' actor may not be aware of diagnosis, calls it a 'family disease'The Hollywood star's wife has said that it is hard to know if he is suffering with frontotemporal dementia.
- How oral hygiene affects brain health? New study reveals link between gum disorder and Alzheimer's diseasePeriodontal (gum) disease has been linked to the formation of amyloid plaque - a marker of Alzheimer's disease by scientists. In a study, i...
- New study claims Covid-19 lockdown increased ‘brain-age’ of many teenagers, stress may have been an additional triggerMany young adults reported higher levels of stress and anxiety, claims report.
- Put your devices away. Spending too much time on phones, tablets can accelerate ageing processExcessive screen time can also prove detrimental to your brain.
- A pint of beer a day can cause brain size to shrink & lead to memory loss, finds studyBefore you reach out for the bottle-opener, here’s a study you should know about.
- Ray of hope: In a breakthrough, gene that may help reverse depression identifiedThe gene that has been identified in male mice is called the SIRT1 gene.
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