In 10 seconds? Researchers have discovered that rigid thinkers can be trained to be more creative by reinterpreting their emotions - even in professions usually not associated with creativity. What does emotional regulation have...
In 10 seconds? Earlier research touted a specific cocoa extract as being able to cut brain damage that leads to Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia. However, a longitudinal study has found that the consumptio...
In 10 seconds? Researchers have confirmed that exercising in low-oxygen environments can hamper cognitive function. But, there is a “rebound” function that can actually boost clear thinking and decision-making after a workout. Wh...
In 10 seconds? Researchers were monitoring epileptic seizures in a patient with electroencephalography when he suddenly died and left them with the first-ever recording of a dying brain's wave patterns. Why is this study impo...
In 10 seconds? Electrical brain stimulation – used to treat certain mental disorders – could complement current and limited rehabilitation methods after a stroke. Research shows this method can create new ‘paths’ that help the bra...
In 10 seconds? Scientists are getting closer to understanding how smells and images of food - with the help of the hormone ghrelin - can draw people to overeat and develop obesity, which can be a gateway to a host of diseases. Wh...
In 10 seconds? Scientists have discovered that depression and anxiety are linked to a receptor located in our brain. The finding may pave the way for novel approaches and therapies to “switch off” major depressive and mood disorde...
In 10 seconds? Researchers have found that mastering the use of physical tools and language skills rely on the same brain region… and that training in one domain improved performance in the other. What’s the discovery? According...
In 10 seconds? Researchers have identified specific neurons in the brain that become active and ‘remember’ inflammation that occurred in the body. Interestingly, switching them ‘on’ triggered the same inflammation. Scientists hope...