Depression and long-term stress have been demonstrated to cause changes in the brain which offer a partial explanation for depressive moods, apathy, memory difficulties and other symptoms commonly associated with depression. ...
Apr 22, 2020
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College students who listened to classical music by Beethoven and Chopin during a computer-interactive lecture on microeconomics—and heard the music played again that night—did better on a test the next day than did peers ...
Apr 7, 2020
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The scent of sage adds a sense of calm to the room, and three small lamps cast a soft glow. The high-backed office chair looks inviting and comfy.
Apr 3, 2020
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Emerging from the depths of slumber, Dagmar Turner had barely a chance to notice the hushed intensity of the operating theatre when someone thrust her violin into her hands. It was time to play the performance of her life.
Feb 27, 2020
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Children with autism have more significant sleep difficulties caused by shallower brain waves than typically developing children, according to researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU). The study was reported ...
Jan 6, 2020
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When it comes to managing anxiety disorders, William Shakespeare's Macbeth had it right when he referred to sleep as the "balm of hurt minds." While a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions, a sleepless night can trigger ...
Nov 4, 2019
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Neuroscientists at the University of Alberta have identified a mechanism that may help build memories during deep sleep.
Oct 29, 2019
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A University of Arizona-led research team challenged the traditional understanding of cellular sleep and discovered new information that could lead to interventions in the aging process.
Oct 23, 2019
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Gentle sound stimulation played during specific times during deep sleep enhanced deep or slow-wave sleep for people with mild cognitive impairment, who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Jun 28, 2019
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The discovery of general anesthesia 170 years ago was a medical miracle, enabling millions of patients to undergo invasive, life-saving surgeries without pain. Yet despite decades of research, scientists still don't understand ...
Apr 18, 2019
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