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How avocados and nuts could boost intelligence

Higher blood levels of monounsaturated fatty acids – found in avocados, nuts, and olive oil – have been linked to greater intelligence in a new study.

How avocados and nuts could boost intelligence

Higher blood levels of monounsaturated fatty acids – found in avocados, nuts, and olive oil – have been linked to greater intelligence in a new study.

What should you do if a friend has a seizure?

Seizures are more common events than we may think. But do we know how to recognize them, and what to do if we witness one? Read on for some first aid tips.

‘Bad habit’ neurons identified

Researchers have identified a type of neuron that orchestrates the brain activity behind habit formation. The findings may be key for treating addiction.

What should you do if a friend has a seizure?

Seizures are more common events than we may think. But do we know how to recognize them, and what to do if we witness one? Read on for some first aid tips.

‘Bad habit’ neurons identified

Researchers have identified a type of neuron that orchestrates the brain activity behind habit formation. The findings may be key for treating addiction.

Rethinking serotonin could lead to a shift in psychiatric care

A better understanding of how a key chemical messenger acts in the brain could lead to a radical shift in psychiatric care, according to a new research paper.

Rethinking serotonin could lead to a shift in psychiatric care

A better understanding of how a key chemical messenger acts in the brain could lead to a radical shift in psychiatric care, according to a new research paper.

Just 25 minutes of yoga, meditation ‘boosts brain function, energy’

A study finds that compared with 25 minutes of reading, 25 minutes of Hatha yoga or mindfulness meditation improves executive function and energy levels.

Just 25 minutes of yoga, meditation ‘boosts brain function, energy’

A study finds that compared with 25 minutes of reading, 25 minutes of Hatha yoga or mindfulness meditation improves executive function and energy levels.