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A gut-to-brain circuit drives sugar preference and may explain sugar cravings
A little extra sugar can make us crave just about anything, from cookies to condiments to coffee smothered in whipped […]
Tag Archives: brain
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Scientists can see the bias in your brain
Brain waves indicate how you will respond to your bias — even before you have a choice to make The […]
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The practice of meditation leaves marks in the brain
Researchers at IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca have shown that transcendental meditation is associated with the reduction of perceived […]
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Aerobic exercise training linked to enhanced brain function
Regular aerobic exercise may decrease the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease Individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) because of […]
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Human exposure to aluminum linked to familial Alzheimer’s disease
New research finds close association between high aluminum content and amyloid-beta A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s […]
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Sugar changes the chemistry of your brain
The idea of food addiction is a very controversial topic among scientists. Researchers from Aarhus University have delved into this […]
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Smoking may cause white scars on the brain
Scarring in their brain’s white matter does more harm than previously thought It’s quite possible that you are one of […]
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How our dreams prepare us to face our fears
Researchers from UNIGE and HUG demonstrate how the fears we experience in our dreams prepare us to tackle anxiety-provoking situations […]
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E-meditation: A new tool for an ancient technique
How a team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina is trying to take meditation practices into the […]
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Screen-based media associated with structural differences in brains of young children
A new study documents structural differences in the brains of preschool-age children related to screen-based media use. The study, published […]