November 1, 2019 by NewsBot - No Comment
A new study illustrates that the brain’s cerebrospinal fluid pulses during sleep, and that these motions are closely tied with brain wave activity and blood flow. It may confirm the hypothesis that CSF flow and slow-wave activity both help flush toxic,…
October 31, 2019 by NewsBot - No Comment
When someone is depressed, it can be hard to know how to help. Find out here the ways people can help a loved one or friend, how to look after their own mental health, plus things not to say.
October 31, 2019 by NewsBot - No Comment
Are there any zombies in nature? And what about humans, are we ever at risk of zombification? Read our special feature to find out what science has to say.
October 31, 2019 by NewsBot - No Comment
A study of mutual consent, comfort, and communication in primary relationships finds that consensual nonmonogamy can be as healthy as monogamy.
October 31, 2019 by NewsBot - No Comment
A recent study, carried out in rats, investigates which neural pathways and neurotransmitters might play a role in impulsive behavior.
October 30, 2019 by NewsBot - No Comment
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. Learn how increased levels of GABA impact the brain and body. We also look at the possible benefits of taking GABA supplements.
October 30, 2019 by NewsBot - No Comment
A doctor is using an elegant new approach to mapping brain activity to shed light on what happens during seizures in newborns that can lead to behavioral issues and learning disabilities much later.
October 30, 2019 by NewsBot - No Comment
Most autistic people receive a diagnosis in childhood, but many adults also live with the condition. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and more in this article.
October 30, 2019 by NewsBot - No Comment
Our brains are so primed to recognize faces – or to tell people apart – that we rarely even stop to think about it, but what happens in the brain when it engages in such recognition is still far from understood. Researchers have now shed new light on t…
October 30, 2019 by NewsBot - No Comment
A meta-analysis of 83 studies finds insufficient evidence to support the use of medicinal cannabinoids to treat six mental health conditions.
