Inflammation is the sign that our body is defending itself against an aggression. But when this response escalates, for example in the brain, it can lead to serious neurological or…
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A new study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, suggests a common brain network exists among people with substance…
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Bruce Willis’ Battle with Frontotemporal Dementia Leaves Family in Emotional Limbo
Bruce Willis is battling frontotemporal dementia, an emotionally taxing experience for his family, as revealed by his wife on the Today show.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Can Seriously Impact Your Mental Health
by Nicola Stoneby Nicola StoneThe role of nutrition in mental health is often underestimated, despite mounting evidence that what we eat can significantly influence our emotional and psychological well-being.
A study has found that cerebellar inhibitory interneurons are essential for fear memory, a type of emotional memory formation.
The idea that people are either left-brained or right-brained has been a popular topic for decades.
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Breakdown in Brain Networks Could Allow Infections to Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease
New data gives evidence to the possibility that developing a pathobiome in the brain could cause some forms of Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Impulsive violent behaviour has long been a concern in society, with its consequences often reaching the level of criminality.
- Mind & Brain
Mind-Body Synergy: Navigating the Intersection of Behavioral Health and Internal Medicine, According to Gregory Duhon, MD
When people suffer from anxiety, stress, depression, and other mental health issues, they can also be more likely to suffer from chronic medical conditions.
When people speak about the health of the nation, they typically focus on rates of specific diseases and mortality.
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Improving Mental Health Through Cognitive Training: How IQ tests Can Help Boost Cognitive Functioning?
Want to boost your memory, attention, and problem-solving skills with one training? You may be looking for cognitive training.
Human memory is, without doubt, one of the most sophisticated, intricate and vital aspects of our cognition.
- Mind & Brain
Lesser-Known Brain Cells May Be Key to Staying Awake Without Cost to Cognition or Health
Activating these cells kept mice awake for hours when they would normally be resting, without making them any sleepier.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Study Shows the Effects of Multiple Concussions in Rugby Players to Have an Impact on Their Brain Even in Retirement
A pioneering scientific study has shown that the effects of multiple concussions in rugby players continue to impact their brains even in retirement.
Living with schizophrenia isn’t easy, but with the right coping strategies and supportive interventions, one can significantly improve the quality of their life.