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Iran war renews concerns about lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troopsUS service members face lasting traumatic brain injuries from recent conflicts. Many soldiers experience symptoms like headaches and memory...
Psychology explains why you crave junk food when you're stressed - and why it's so hard to resistEmotional stress disrupts brain reward systems, heightening the desire for sugary and fatty treats as individuals begin to associate these ...
Researchers in Japan uncover what helps the brain stay motivated when life gets harderBrain motivation: Researchers identified orexin neurons as key to sustained motivation during demanding tasks. These brain cells help maint...
Psychology says your brain edits memories every time you recall them, here’s whyPsychology says your brain edits memories every time you recall them because remembering is an active, constructive process rather than a s...
Using GPS every day? Here is why new study says you absolutely should notConstant GPS use may weaken the brain's spatial memory and navigation abilities. Neuroscientists suggest balancing technology with independ...
Scientists develop AI-based framework to show how distinct parts of brain ageNew AI maps brain aging differences across distinct regions. This model reveals how brain changes correlate with cognitive function over ti...
Type 2 diabetes patients on metformin, take note: After 60 years, scientists find this drug has hidden effects on the brainDiabetes: Recent studies reveal that metformin may influence blood sugar management via the brain. This medication stimulates a distinct br...
Psychology of people who are always in a hurry aren’t racing against the clock, they are just more future-orientedPsychology suggests that people who are always in a rush are often responding to complex psychological processes instead of simply having b...
Type 2 diabetes medicine widely used since 1922 may affect blood sugar patient's brain, claims recent studyMetformin may have been part of diabetes medicine for generations, but scientists are still uncovering new chapters in its story. The possi...
Psychology says people who are scared of roller coasters and fair rides don't always have motion sickness, their brain may simply be wired to detect dangerPsychology suggests that fear of amusement park or college fair rides is influenced by several interacting psychological processes rather t...
You might never get your dream job: Psychology says your brain could be the biggest obstacle, here's how to overcome itMany people blame the job market for missing out on their dream career, but neuroscientist Emily McDonald says the biggest obstacle could b...
Psychology explains why your brain wakes you just before your alarmYour brain anticipates waking by adjusting hormones and body temperature. This internal body clock, known as the circadian rhythm, regulate...
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...
US scientists finally uncover how a rare longevity gene may protect the brain from Alzheimer's and the discovery could reshape future treatmentsA rare APOE2 gene variant offers protection against brain cell aging. This gene helps brain cells repair DNA damage and resist cellular agi...
Can belly fat shrink your brain? Top neurologist explains the hidden link between visceral fat, memory loss, and dementia riskDeep abdominal fat, known as visceral fat, poses significant risks to brain health, claims top neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar, associated with...
Don’t take sugar substitutes if you want your brain to function normally and it’s a big warning for diabetic patients, an alarming study by American Academy of Neurology suggestsA recent study found a link between high artificial sweetener intake and faster cognitive decline. Participants consuming the most sweetene...
WHO adds air pollution to dementia risk factors, says up to 45% of cases may be preventedNew World Health Organization guidelines highlight preventing dementia through lifestyle changes. Addressing factors like air pollution and...