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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

We Are Still Under the Spell of Split-Brain Research

Mr. L was the first reported case of word deafness, a severe inability to perceive and understand spoken words despite retaining the ability to hear, speak, read, and write.
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Health
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Discovery of lithium's essential role in Alzheimer's disease opens a hopeful avenue for treatment

Lithium deficiency may contribute to Alzheimer's disease and lithium orotate shows promise as a preventive treatment.
#neuroscience
Productivity
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Beyond the Myth That We Use Only 10 Percent of Our Brains

The brain is fully active daily, far exceeding the myth of using only 10%.
Mental inefficiency stems from overload and regulation issues rather than unused brain areas.
Optimization requires better tuning and care, not unlocking hidden brain reserves.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

Breakthrough study finds your brain uses multiple learning rules at once

The brain employs specific 'rules' to learn and form memories through neuron interactions and synaptic plasticity.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

Breakthrough study finds your brain uses multiple learning rules at once

The brain employs specific 'rules' to learn and form memories through neuron interactions and synaptic plasticity.
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Yoga
fromYogaRenew
1 month ago

How Practicing Yoga Everyday Can Boost Your Mood

Yoga significantly improves mental health, enhances brain function, and helps manage stress.
Regular practice alters brain structure, contributing to improved learning, memory, and emotional regulation.
Mindfulness
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Trauma makes your world feel small - here's how to open it up again

Trauma fundamentally alters brain function, leading to persistent feelings of danger and emotional dysregulation.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Other Day I Was Told I Was Neurotypical

Everyone is neurodivergent in terms of brain uniqueness, yet neurotypical through shared control systems.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Robots Don't Improvise: The Art of Spontaneity from Brains to Bots | HackerNoon

AI development has been significantly influenced by insights from neuroscience, particularly in understanding consciousness and predictive processing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The experts: neurologists on 17 simple ways to look after your brain

With every year that I get older, my lifestyle gets healthier. All of her consultations will focus to some degree on lifestyle choices.
Mental health
Mental health
Music activates emotional and reward centers in the brain
It has therapeutic benefits for mental illness and stress
Intentional engagement with music enhances its benefits
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Scientists Think They've Found the Region of the Brain That Regulates Conscious Perception

The thalamus is key for conscious perception, challenging its traditional role as only a sensory filter.
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