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Air Pollution Exposure In Childhood May Affect Brain Development: Study
Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid-childhood may have weaker connections between key brain regions that can highly impact their thinking and controlling capacity, according to a study.
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This Bedtime Phone Habit Could Be Stealing An Hour Of Sleep Weekly And Frying Your Brain
The average sleep duration and quality has declined in the last few decades, with one-third of adults not meeting the recommended guidelines.
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New AI Tool Predicting Brain Decline In Advance May Revolutionise Dementia Treatment
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a new AI tool that has the potential to revolutionise dementia treatment.
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Want To Protect Brain From Ageing? Have Children, New Study Suggests
Having children may enrich a person's life in the long run, providing much-needed cognitive stimulation, physical activity, and social interaction.
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New Study Finds That A Walnut-Rich Breakfast May Boost Brain Function
Published this month in Food & Function, the study involved 32 healthy young adults aged 18-30, who consumed both types of breakfasts on different days.
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Study Suggests Brain Activity At Death Could Signal The Soul Leaving The Body
A new study on brain activity during the dying process raises the possibility that the soul leaves the body, as researchers detect surprising energy spikes in deceased patients' brains.
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Study Of Single Neuron Activity Helps Understand Abstract Thinking In Humans
Observing the activity of an individual brain cell in humans for the first time, scientists have found that neurons can differentiate objects or people regardless of the contexts in which they were encountered for the first time.
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Here's How Oranges Can Help Improve Mood And Memory
Other than vitamin C, oranges are rich in fibre, folate, potassium and many other beneficial plant compounds. Some studies suggest that consuming oranges regularly can help boost heart health.
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Struggling With Sleep? Science Says These 5 Foods May Help You Rest Better
A new study has found a positive relationship between quality sleep and gut-healthy foods like probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods.
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Plastic Spoon's Worth Of Plastic Inside Your Brain, Warn Researchers
A plastic spoon's worth of plastic is inside your brain, researchers warned on Tuesday, showing alarming new evidence about microplastic accumulation in human brain tissue.
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30 Day Fitness Challenge: Benefits Of Meditating Half An Hour Every Day
30 Day Fitness Challenge: Studies by institutions like Harvard Medical School suggest that regular meditation can positively impact brain function, heart health, and immunity. Here are the key benefits of meditating for 30 minutes daily.
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Giving Up Your Phone For Just 3 Days Can Change Brain, Study Shows
A new study reveals that limiting smartphone use for just 72 hours can alter brain activity, showing the influence of digital devices on neural patterns and addiction-related systems.
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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
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Study Uncovers Evidence of Cannibalism in Ancient Europe 18,000 Years Ago
A study on 18,000-year-old human remains found in Maszycka Cave, Poland, has revealed strong evidence of cannibalism. Researchers discovered cut marks and skull fractures that indicate scalping, defleshing, and brain extraction. The findings suggest the practice was tied to warfare rather than survival, with human remains found alongside butchered ...
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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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Air Pollution Exposure In Childhood May Affect Brain Development: Study
Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid-childhood may have weaker connections between key brain regions that can highly impact their thinking and controlling capacity, according to a study.
-
This Bedtime Phone Habit Could Be Stealing An Hour Of Sleep Weekly And Frying Your Brain
The average sleep duration and quality has declined in the last few decades, with one-third of adults not meeting the recommended guidelines.
-
New AI Tool Predicting Brain Decline In Advance May Revolutionise Dementia Treatment
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have developed a new AI tool that has the potential to revolutionise dementia treatment.
-
Want To Protect Brain From Ageing? Have Children, New Study Suggests
Having children may enrich a person's life in the long run, providing much-needed cognitive stimulation, physical activity, and social interaction.
-
New Study Finds That A Walnut-Rich Breakfast May Boost Brain Function
Published this month in Food & Function, the study involved 32 healthy young adults aged 18-30, who consumed both types of breakfasts on different days.
-
Study Suggests Brain Activity At Death Could Signal The Soul Leaving The Body
A new study on brain activity during the dying process raises the possibility that the soul leaves the body, as researchers detect surprising energy spikes in deceased patients' brains.
-
Study Of Single Neuron Activity Helps Understand Abstract Thinking In Humans
Observing the activity of an individual brain cell in humans for the first time, scientists have found that neurons can differentiate objects or people regardless of the contexts in which they were encountered for the first time.
-
Here's How Oranges Can Help Improve Mood And Memory
Other than vitamin C, oranges are rich in fibre, folate, potassium and many other beneficial plant compounds. Some studies suggest that consuming oranges regularly can help boost heart health.
-
Struggling With Sleep? Science Says These 5 Foods May Help You Rest Better
A new study has found a positive relationship between quality sleep and gut-healthy foods like probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods.
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Plastic Spoon's Worth Of Plastic Inside Your Brain, Warn Researchers
A plastic spoon's worth of plastic is inside your brain, researchers warned on Tuesday, showing alarming new evidence about microplastic accumulation in human brain tissue.
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30 Day Fitness Challenge: Benefits Of Meditating Half An Hour Every Day
30 Day Fitness Challenge: Studies by institutions like Harvard Medical School suggest that regular meditation can positively impact brain function, heart health, and immunity. Here are the key benefits of meditating for 30 minutes daily.
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Giving Up Your Phone For Just 3 Days Can Change Brain, Study Shows
A new study reveals that limiting smartphone use for just 72 hours can alter brain activity, showing the influence of digital devices on neural patterns and addiction-related systems.
-
Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
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Study Uncovers Evidence of Cannibalism in Ancient Europe 18,000 Years Ago
A study on 18,000-year-old human remains found in Maszycka Cave, Poland, has revealed strong evidence of cannibalism. Researchers discovered cut marks and skull fractures that indicate scalping, defleshing, and brain extraction. The findings suggest the practice was tied to warfare rather than survival, with human remains found alongside butchered ...
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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.
