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·December 10, 2022·7 min read

Brain-Computer Interfaces Could Allow Soldiers to Control Weapons With Their Thoughts and Turn Off Their Fear

Brain-computer interfaces are currently being used to assist those with neuromuscular disorders in regaining everyday functions such as mobility and communication. The military is developing BCI technology to aid members in rapid response to threats. Researchers investigate the ethical questions of using neurotech such as BCI on the battle field.

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·November 18, 2022·5 min read

With Training, People in Mind-Controlled Wheelchairs Can Navigate Normal, Cluttered Spaces

New brain-machine interface technology allows those who are immobile to control their wheelchairs through mind control. The BMI allows users to traverse natural and cluttered environments after training.

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·November 14, 2022·4 min read

Brain-Machine Interface Device Predicts Internal Speech

A new brain-machine interface is the most accurate to date at predicting a person's internal monologue. The technology could be used to assist those with disorders affecting speech to effectively communicate.

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·April 14, 2022·2 min read

Exercise May Protect Brain Volume by Keeping Insulin and BMI Levels Low

The role exercise plays in maintaining insulin levels and BMI may help protect brain volume and stave off dementia in older adults.

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·January 27, 2022·3 min read

Many Adults Inaccurately Perceive Their Own BMI and Body Size

Study finds less than 2/3 of people can correctly estimate their BMI, and less than half of people can identify their body size.

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·August 22, 2021·4 min read

Earbuds That Read Your Mind

Retrofitting wireless earbuds to detect neural signals and relaying the data back to smartphones via Bluetooth, researchers say the new earEEG system could have multiple applications, including health monitoring.

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·August 15, 2021·4 min read

High BMI Causes Depression, Both Physical and Social Factors Play a Role

Both physical and social factors play significant roles in depression and reports of poor wellbeing associated with obesity.

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·May 19, 2021·6 min read

A Complex Link Between Body Mass Index and Alzheimer’s

While there is an association between obesity during midlife and an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, researchers say the link doesn't necessarily extend into later life. A new study revealed higher genetic risk for Alzheimer's and lower BMI, especially in older men, was linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and predicted the disease progression.

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·April 12, 2021·8 min read

Stress Does Not Lead to Loss of Self-Control in Eating Disorders

Contrary to popular belief, people with eating disorders like bulimia nervosa do not lose control and binge eat in response to stressful events.

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·March 22, 2021·8 min read

Reading Minds With Ultrasound

Focused ultrasound allowed researchers to record and monitor brain activity in a non-invasive way. The technology allowed the researchers to predict movement.

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·March 17, 2021·3 min read

Heart Health Problems in Your 20s May Affect Thinking Skills Decades Later

High blood pressure, obesity, higher levels of cholesterol, and high blood sugar levels experienced by people in their 20s and 30s appear to have a negative impact on cognitive skills later in life.