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WEBNeuroscience News is an independent open access science magazine. Since 2001, we have featured neuroscience research news from labs, universities, hospitals and news departments around the world. Topics include brain research, AI, psychology, neuroscience, mental health and neurotech.
The Science Behind Why Hobbies Can Improve Our Mental Health
WEBFeb 14, 2021 · Summary: From helping to reduce depression to boosting dopamine in the reward system, researchers review how taking up a hobby can have positive effects on mental health. Source: The Conversation The pandemic has taken its toll on many peoples’ mental health.Given the fear of the virus and the government restrictions on movement …
What Happens in Our Brain When We Die? - Neuroscience News
WEBFeb 22, 2022 · Findings ‘challenge our understanding of when exactly life ends’. “We measured 900 seconds of brain activity around the time of death and set a specific focus to investigate what happened in the 30 seconds before and after the heart stopped beating,” said Dr Ajmal Zemmar, a neurosurgeon at the University of Louisville, US, who …
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WEBSep 6, 2024 · High Doses of ADHD Meds Linked to Increased Psychosis Risk. Adults taking high doses of amphetamine-based medications for ADHD, such as Adderall, face a five-fold increased risk of developing psychosis or mania. The risk was highest for those taking 30 mg or more of dextroamphetamine, with 81% of psychosis or mania cases potentially …
How Our Brains Process Music - Neuroscience News
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · Listening to a melody can sway our emotions because the auditory neurons that process music are in conversation with emotional centers in the brain. “Composers talk about musical tension and resolution,” Sankaran said. “Our ability to expect and anticipate these features of music explains how it can set an upbeat tone or bring us to tears
Exercise and the Brain: The Neuroscience of Fitness Explored
WEBMay 13, 2023 · Exercise also helps manage and reduce stress, increasing concentrations of norepinephrine and endorphins, chemicals that moderate the brain’s response to stress and induce feelings of happiness. The benefits of fitness extend beyond the brain. Regular physical activity reduces inflammation in the body, which can positively impact the brain …
How Does the Brain Create Our Perception of Reality?
WEBNov 3, 2021 · New findings from studies in both people and animals are revealing clues about how sensory information and cognitive processes interact in the brain to produce our perception of the world. The findings were presented at Neuroscience 2021, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience and the world’s largest source of emerging …
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WEB2 days ago · What is neuroscience? Neuroscience is the scientific study of nervous systems. Neuroscience can involve research from many branches of science including those involving neurology, brain science, neurobiology, psychology, computer science, artificial intelligence, statistics, prosthetics, neuroimaging, engineering, medicine, …
How Childhood Trauma Alters Brain Pathways - Neuroscience News
WEBFeb 5, 2024 · A brain study of childhood trauma has revealed how it affects development and rewires vital pathways. The University of Essex study—led by the Department of Psychology’s Dr. Megan Klabunde—uncovered a disruption in neural networks involved in self-focus and problem-solving. The findings are published in the journal Biological …
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WEB5 days ago · People with a history of upper gastrointestinal (GI) damage have a 76% higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The research highlights how conditions like GERD, peptic ulcers, and NSAID use may increase the risk of this neurodegenerative disorder. Read More. Featured Neurology Neuroscience. · September 6, 2024 · 3 min read.
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