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Ophthalmology

New technology improves vision for brain injury patients

The computer-delivered therapy is designed to improve speed and effectiveness of eye movements to better compensate for visual field loss.

Sep 28, 2016

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Sleep paralysis: When your peaceful slumber turns into a haunting nightmare

Your eyes begin to open after a good night of sleep, but something feels weird. You try to rub the tiredness out of your face but can't lift your arms. In a panic you try to take a deep breath but can't draw air. You can't ...

Sep 19, 2016

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Medical research

Scientists discover a distinct new way in which we move our eyes

We probably do it every day, but scientists have only just discovered a distinct new way in which we move our eyes.

Aug 23, 2016

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Neuroscience

The eyes are the window into the brain

Our eyes are constantly moving, whether we notice or not. They jump from one focus point to another and even when we seem to be focused on one point, the eyes continue to reflexively move. These types of eye movements are ...

Jul 27, 2016

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Could we one day heal the mind by taking control of our dreams?

About 50 per cent of us will at some point in our lives experience "waking up" and being conscious while still in a dream – possibly, we may even be able to act with intention in it. Such "lucid dreams" are not only a vivid ...

Jul 15, 2016

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Health

Think talking on your hands-free is safe? Think again, research says

Driving while talking on a hands-free phone can be just as distracting as talking on a hand-held mobile phone, psychologists at the University of Sussex have found.

Jun 7, 2016

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Neuroscience

Tiring the legs also tires the eyes – the remedy is caffeine

A new study published in Nature Scientific Reports shows for the first time that our eyes may feel the strain of exercise.

May 26, 2016

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Autism spectrum disorders

Kids with autism do well learning new words: study

(HealthDay)—Children with autism learn new words the same way as other children do, but it takes them longer, a small study found.

May 10, 2016

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Neuroscience

In loud rooms our brains 'hear' in a different way – new findings

When we talk face to face, we exchange many more signals than just words. We communicate using our body posture, facial expressions and head and eye movements; but also through the rhythms that are produced when someone is ...

May 6, 2016

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