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Compulsive Behaviours Could Be Inflammation, Not 'Habit Loop', Says New Study In Rats
The study, published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, looked at rats and tested whether inducing inflammation in the striatum brain region responsible for motor control, habit forming and motivation would increase habitual behaviour.
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New Study Explains How Harm, Responsibility Are Linked With Feelings Of Guilt, Shame
The study, published in the journal eLife, also found that distinct brain regions were involved in guilt and shame-driven compensatory behaviour.
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New Study Reveals Gender Differences In Brain Patterns Linked To Substance Abuse Risks
Findings published in the journal Nature Mental Health "may help explain why boys and girls often follow different paths toward substance use and addiction", said senior author Amy Kuceyeski.
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Hypertension Impairs Thinking And Memory Even In Earliest Stages: New Study
Findings published in the journal Neuron suggest that hypertension may induce early changes in how genes in a brain cell express themselves and could interfere with one's thinking and memory.
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Working Long Hours Could Alter The Structure Of Your Brain, Study Suggests
Working long hours may alter the structure of your brain, a new study has found. The research, published in the journal Occupational And Environmental Medicine, found "significant changes" in the brains of people who were overworking.
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Men's Health: 7 Natural Health Supplements For Men Over 30
Here are seven essential natural health supplements for men over 30 that one should consider incorporating into their daily routine.
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Human Brains Contain A Spoon's Worth Of Nanoplastics, New Study Suggests
The human brain may contain an entire spoon's worth of nanoplastics, according to new findings published in the journal Nature Medicine.
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Is Alcohol Safe For Health? 8 Health Effects Of Alcohol Consumption We Already Know
Here, we explore eight known health effects of alcohol to understand whether it is truly safe for consumption.
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9 Common Health Benefits Of Dark Chocolate You Should Try
Studies by organisations like Harvard Health and the American Heart Association have shown that moderate consumption of dark chocolate can promote heart health, brain function, and overall well-being.
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Research Shows What Happens to Your Brain When You Watch a Movie
Neuroscientists have mapped brain activity in people watching movies, showing how different networks respond to scenes involving people, objects, and action. Complex scenes activated brain regions linked to executive functions like problem-solving, while simpler dialogues primarily engaged language processing areas. The study, based on data from th...
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Study Identifies Reason Behind Long-Lasting Covid-19 Symptoms
Fatigue, breathlessness, and chest pain were the troubling long-lasting symptoms among several patients.
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Monkeys Study Uncovers Science Behind 'Choking Under Pressure'
A recent study published in the journal Neuron reveals insights into why both monkeys and humans struggle under pressure. Researchers found that stress impairs brain signals crucial for movement execution when faced with high rewards. The study, involving monkeys completing tasks for water, demonstrated that performance declined when potential rewa...
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Placebo Effect Link Discovered With Previously Unassociated Parts of the Brain
Patients suffering from chronic pain have limited treatment options, often relying on medications like opioids that come with harmful side effects and high addiction risks. A new study in mice, published in Current Biology journal, suggests a new way to use the placebo effect for treating chronic pain. By activating specific neurons in the brain li...
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US FDA Clears Neuralink's Brain Chip Implant in Second Patient: Report
The US Food and Drug Administration has allowed billionaire Elon Musk's Neuralink to implant its brain chip in a second person after the company offered fixes to a problem that occurred in the first patient, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
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Elon Musk's Neuralink Gets Go Ahead For Brain Chip Implant In 2nd Patient: Report
The US health regulator has allowed billionaire Elon Musk's Neuralink to implant its brain chip in a second person after it proposed to fix a problem that occurred in its first patient, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
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Compulsive Behaviours Could Be Inflammation, Not 'Habit Loop', Says New Study In Rats
The study, published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, looked at rats and tested whether inducing inflammation in the striatum brain region responsible for motor control, habit forming and motivation would increase habitual behaviour.
-
New Study Explains How Harm, Responsibility Are Linked With Feelings Of Guilt, Shame
The study, published in the journal eLife, also found that distinct brain regions were involved in guilt and shame-driven compensatory behaviour.
-
New Study Reveals Gender Differences In Brain Patterns Linked To Substance Abuse Risks
Findings published in the journal Nature Mental Health "may help explain why boys and girls often follow different paths toward substance use and addiction", said senior author Amy Kuceyeski.
-
Hypertension Impairs Thinking And Memory Even In Earliest Stages: New Study
Findings published in the journal Neuron suggest that hypertension may induce early changes in how genes in a brain cell express themselves and could interfere with one's thinking and memory.
-
Working Long Hours Could Alter The Structure Of Your Brain, Study Suggests
Working long hours may alter the structure of your brain, a new study has found. The research, published in the journal Occupational And Environmental Medicine, found "significant changes" in the brains of people who were overworking.
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Men's Health: 7 Natural Health Supplements For Men Over 30
Here are seven essential natural health supplements for men over 30 that one should consider incorporating into their daily routine.
-
Human Brains Contain A Spoon's Worth Of Nanoplastics, New Study Suggests
The human brain may contain an entire spoon's worth of nanoplastics, according to new findings published in the journal Nature Medicine.
-
Is Alcohol Safe For Health? 8 Health Effects Of Alcohol Consumption We Already Know
Here, we explore eight known health effects of alcohol to understand whether it is truly safe for consumption.
-
9 Common Health Benefits Of Dark Chocolate You Should Try
Studies by organisations like Harvard Health and the American Heart Association have shown that moderate consumption of dark chocolate can promote heart health, brain function, and overall well-being.
-
Research Shows What Happens to Your Brain When You Watch a Movie
Neuroscientists have mapped brain activity in people watching movies, showing how different networks respond to scenes involving people, objects, and action. Complex scenes activated brain regions linked to executive functions like problem-solving, while simpler dialogues primarily engaged language processing areas. The study, based on data from th...
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Study Identifies Reason Behind Long-Lasting Covid-19 Symptoms
Fatigue, breathlessness, and chest pain were the troubling long-lasting symptoms among several patients.
-
Monkeys Study Uncovers Science Behind 'Choking Under Pressure'
A recent study published in the journal Neuron reveals insights into why both monkeys and humans struggle under pressure. Researchers found that stress impairs brain signals crucial for movement execution when faced with high rewards. The study, involving monkeys completing tasks for water, demonstrated that performance declined when potential rewa...
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Placebo Effect Link Discovered With Previously Unassociated Parts of the Brain
Patients suffering from chronic pain have limited treatment options, often relying on medications like opioids that come with harmful side effects and high addiction risks. A new study in mice, published in Current Biology journal, suggests a new way to use the placebo effect for treating chronic pain. By activating specific neurons in the brain li...
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US FDA Clears Neuralink's Brain Chip Implant in Second Patient: Report
The US Food and Drug Administration has allowed billionaire Elon Musk's Neuralink to implant its brain chip in a second person after the company offered fixes to a problem that occurred in the first patient, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
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Elon Musk's Neuralink Gets Go Ahead For Brain Chip Implant In 2nd Patient: Report
The US health regulator has allowed billionaire Elon Musk's Neuralink to implant its brain chip in a second person after it proposed to fix a problem that occurred in its first patient, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
