Neuroscience
Brain model offers new insights into damage caused by stroke and other injuries
He calls it his "chocolate and peanut butter moment."
Jan 14, 2020
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Neuroscience
Mothers' and babies' brains 'more in tune' when mother is happy
Mothers' and babies' brains can work together as a 'mega-network' by synchronising brain waves when they interact. The level of connectivity of the brain waves varies according to the mum's emotional state: when mothers express ...
Dec 17, 2019
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Neuroscience
Researchers find human brain can rewire itself after a traumatic bodily injury
Fans of the blockbuster movie "Iron Man 3" might remember the characters step inside the digital projection of a "big brain" and watch as groups of neurons are "lit up" along the brain's neural "map" in response to physical ...
Nov 5, 2019
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Neuroscience
Study links nutrients in blood to better brain connectivity, cognition in older adults
A new study links higher levels of several key nutrients in the blood with more efficient brain connectivity and performance on cognitive tests in older adults.
Dec 19, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The warm glow of kindness is real, study confirms
Psychologists at the University of Sussex have confirmed that the warm glow of kindness is real, even when there's nothing in it for you. In their study, published in NeuroImage, they undertook a major analysis of existing ...
Sep 27, 2018
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Breast milk may be best for premature babies' brain development
Babies born before their due date show better brain development when fed breast milk rather than formula, a study has found.
Sep 21, 2018
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Neuroscience
Self-control develops gradually in adolescent brain
Different parts of the brain mature at different times, which may help to explain impulsive behaviors in adolescence, suggest researchers from Penn State and the University of Pittsburgh.
Aug 15, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Meditation affects brain networks differently in long-term meditators and novices
Mental training such as mindfulness meditation – an accepting awareness of the present moment – has been shown to alter networks in the brain and improve emotional and physical well-being. But researchers are still discovering ...
Jul 24, 2018
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Neuroscience
15 minutes of exercise creates optimal brain state for mastering new motor skills
If you want to learn to walk a tightrope, it's a good idea to go for a short run after each practice session. That's because a recent study in NeuroImage demonstrates that exercise performed immediately after practicing a ...
Jul 10, 2018
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Exercise maintains brain size, new research finds
Aerobic exercise can improve memory function and maintain brain health as we age, a new Australian-led study has found.
Nov 13, 2017
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