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fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Why Some Things Upset You and Others Don't

A therapeutic goal is to replace self-destructive or self-defeating emotional rules with more functional ones and find healthier ways to respond to emotional experiences.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Decades of Brain Discovery

Müller and Pilzecker argued that the act of learning itself did not immediately lead to the formation of lasting memory, requiring additional time and effort for consolidation.
Philosophy
#migraines
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

They Afflict 40 Percent of the Population. No One Takes Them Seriously.

Sumatriptan effectively relieves migraines, significantly improving the quality of life for those who suffer from them.
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Neurologist solves New York woman's mystery illness 6 years after her symptoms started

Henry's medical mystery was finally solved by Dr. Christian Amlang, a neurologist and movement disorder specialist, who diagnosed her with functional neurological disorder after she saw seven other doctors.
Health
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago

There's Neuralink-and There's the Mind-Reading Company That Might Surpass It

Synchron's brain-computer interface allows control of devices using thoughts without requiring open-skull surgery.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How AI brain mapping can improve disease detection

AI-powered tools reveal hidden brain connections, essential for early detection of neurological diseases.
#parkinsons-disease
SF food
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

These foods increase your odds of early Parkinson's symptoms: study

Dietary habits significantly impact the risk of developing early signs of Parkinson's disease, with ultra-processed food consumption linked to higher risks.
Alternative medicine
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

New drug for Parkinson's shown to be effective in clinical trials: 'Very encouraged'

Tavapadon shows promise for Parkinson's by reducing symptoms more effectively and with fewer side effects than traditional treatments.
fromForbes
1 month ago

YouTube, TikTok, And Short Video Addictions Among Emerging Adults

Excessive use of platforms like YouTube Shorts can lead to serious mental health issues, especially for emerging adults.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Can't the 'Neurotypical' Get Along?

Between all of us, there is a consistency in neurological anatomy and physiology, resulting in bell-shaped curves for human neurological functions.
Psychology
#alzheimers-disease
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

The unusual genetic inheritance that could change Alzheimer's treatment

A woman with a known Alzheimer's mutation exhibited unusual resistance to the disease, challenging existing theories about its progression.
Women
fromNature
4 months ago

Why women experience Alzheimer's disease differently from men

Alzheimer's disease disproportionately affects women, with distinct research gaps that are now being addressed.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Neuroscience of Drinking on Autopilot

The lab rats initially struggled in the maze, wandering aimlessly until they learned to navigate quickly to the chocolate, demonstrating the process of learning through repetition.
Mindfulness
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago

The Impact of not getting Enough Serotonin

The brain and nervous system may be more like a complex hologram than a simple electrical schematic. Lack of enough serotonin is thought to play a role in depression, anxiety, mania and other health conditions.
Alternative medicine
#dementia
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Tracking precisely how learning, memories are formed - Harvard Gazette

A new technique to map the molecular basis of memory formation could lead to therapies for disorders like dementia.
fromNews Center
1 month ago

Diabetes Drug May Serve as Alternative Treatment Option for Hydrocephalus - News Center

There is, however, no pharmacological treatment currently approved to treat hydrocephalus. Additionally, nearly 20 percent of patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus also have type 2 diabetes and take sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors to manage their blood sugar.
Alternative medicine
fromNews Center
1 month ago

AI Imaging Approach May Help Identify Parkinson's Sooner - News Center

AI-based imaging can help identify Parkinson's disease earlier and more accurately than current methods.
SF food
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Study reveals new pre-meal hack that could help keep you thin

Sniffing food before eating may help reduce overeating by triggering a feeling of fullness.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hopes 'game-changing find' could ease chronic pain

Researchers identify chronic pain as physiologically different, offering hope for new treatment options for millions suffering from it.
fromNature
2 months ago

Molecular gradients shape synaptic specificity of a visuomotor transformation - Nature

The transformation of visual signals to motor commands in animals involves specialized neurons called VPNs, which play a key role in their visuomotor coordination.
Vue
fromkffhealthnews.org
2 months ago

Ministrokes Can Be Just as Dangerous for the Brain as Regular Strokes

Kramer felt some arm tingling over the next couple of days and saw her doctor, who found nothing alarming on a CT scan. But then she started jumbling her words and finally had a relative drive her to an emergency room.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Why do I get car sick and my boyfriend doesn't? I asked experts

Motion sickness is a sensory conflict involving visual stimuli, proprioception, and the vestibular system, leading to symptoms like nausea and dizziness.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Canada medical mystery takes twist as study finds no evidence of brain illness

The suspected mystery brain disease in New Brunswick is primarily misdiagnosed neurodegenerative diseases, not an unknown syndrome.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Light-microscopy-based connectomic reconstruction of mammalian brain tissue - Nature

Electron microscopy is essential for detailed brain connectomics due to its high resolution, allowing for comprehensive analysis of neural circuitry.
fromHealio
3 months ago

VIDEO: Path to being a successful neurology influencer 'a marathon, not a sprint'

Neurology professionals need a strategy for effective social media presence and personal branding.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Creating Feldenkrais Brain Maps

The Feldenkrais Method utilizes differentiation to improve movement, perception, and brain function by focusing on subtle sensory distinctions.
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
#memory-loss
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Mental health

7 Things to Do When Your Memory Starts Slipping

Memory changes with age are normal; utilizing strategies can help manage memory challenges.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Mental health

7 Signs It's Time to Take Your Memory Issues Seriously

Memory lapses are common with aging, but persistent issues should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
Mental health
fromtime.com
3 months ago

7 Signs It's Time to Take Your Memory Issues Seriously

Memory lapses are common with aging, but persistent issues should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Smash or Burn: How Our Body Distinguishes Pain

The spinal cord differentiates between types of pain before the brain registers the injury, potentially impacting chronic pain treatment.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

The incurable 'suicide disease' that causes debilitating pain - and can be triggered by smiling

Trigonal neuralgia, nicknamed the 'suicide disease,' causes excruciating pain often triggered by everyday actions.
fromWIRED
4 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.
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Doctors Just Found Something Horrifying in the Brains of Heavy Alcohol Drinkers

Heavy alcohol consumption increases the risk of brain damage and earlier death.
Moderate drinking appears to be linked to better brain health outcomes.
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