Nature Exposure Triggers Brain Reset
Summary: Spending time in nature isn’t just a pleasant pastime; it triggers a measurable physiological and neurological “reset”…
Gut-Brain-Heart Axis: How Microbes Control Your Blood Pressure
Sumary: High blood pressure and heart failure might be managed through the gut. New research has identified a…
Brains of ‘super agers’ are still strong producers of new neurons
Adults whose brains still have strong neuron production seem to have better memory and cognitive function than do…
Beyond Fear: Amygdala is the Brain’s Strategic Mediator
Summary: The amygdala has long been pigeonholed as the brain’s “primitive fear center,” but new research suggests it…
Childhood Diet Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Brain
Summary: Unhealthy eating during childhood may leave a permanent imprint on the brain’s appetite control center, even if…
Brain May Treat Seizures As Memories
Summary: The brain may inadvertently treat seizures as important memories to be saved. A landmark study suggests that…
Hidden Cause of Permanent Hearing Loss Identified
Summary: For years, scientists believed that permanent hearing loss was primarily caused by the failure of “ion channels”…
Mounjaro’s Active Ingredient Slashes Alcohol Intake
Summary: The weight-loss revolution is moving from the waistline to the wine cellar. A new study reveals that…
How the Brain Knows When to Stop Scratching an Itch
Summary: That deep relief you feel when you finally stop scratching an itch isn’t just a mood—it’s a…
What is aphantasia? This artist who has no mind’s eye is living with it
Growing up as a Harry Potter fan, I still have vivid memories of reading the first book in…
Toxic Exposure Can Trigger Disease for 20 Generations
Summary: A single exposure to a common fungicide during pregnancy can haunt a family line for 20 subsequent…
Teen Cannabis Use Doubles Psychosis and Bipolar Risk
Summary: A massive study of over 460,000 adolescents has confirmed that even occasional cannabis use during teenage years…