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·November 15, 2023·4 min read

Women’s Life Expectancy Six Years Longer Than Men

A new study reveals an increasing life expectancy gap between men and women in the United States, now at its widest since 1996. The study attributes this growing disparity to factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid overdose epidemic.

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·November 15, 2023·5 min read

Traffic Ultrafine Particles Impact Human Olfactory Cells

A new study reveals that ultrafine particles from traffic emissions significantly alter gene expression in human olfactory mucosa cells. This first-of-its-kind study combined analyses of diesel fuel emissions and their effects on a human-derived cell model.

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·November 14, 2023·6 min read

Diminishing Addiction Cravings by Altering Vivid Imagery

A new study introduces a novel approach to combat addiction by using Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to alter the vivid imagery associated with addiction memories. This innovative therapy, coupled with cognitive behavioral therapy, shows promise in significantly reducing cravings and negative thought patterns in substance use disorders.

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·November 14, 2023·6 min read

Brain Predicts Actions: Rethinking Perception in Social Interactions

Researchers uncovered that our brain relies more on internal predictions than sensory input when observing others' actions. This groundbreaking study challenges the classical view that visual perception primarily drives understanding of others' actions.

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·November 14, 2023·6 min read

Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicide Risk

A new study reveals critical brain changes linked to suicide risk. The research identified overactive inflammation and the loss of protective brain mechanisms as key factors. This breakthrough supports the potential use of anti-inflammatory medications to mitigate suicide risk, particularly in early stages of suicidal ideation.

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·November 14, 2023·5 min read

Phantom Touch: VR Reveals New Insights in Human Perception

Researchers discovered a 'phantom touch illusion' in virtual reality (VR), where users feel sensations without physical contact. This study, involving 36 volunteers, demonstrated that participants experienced a tingling sensation when virtually touching their bodies.

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·November 14, 2023·3 min read

10-Hour Eating Window Boosts Mood and Energy

The largest UK community science study of its kind reveals significant health benefits associated with a ten-hour eating window. This form of intermittent fasting (IF) not only aids in weight loss but also enhances mood, energy, and reduces hunger levels.

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·November 14, 2023·4 min read

Warming World, Changing Minds: Climate’s Effect on the Brain

A new study highlights the potential impact of climate change on human brain function. This international collaboration points out that environmental factors, including extreme weather events and air pollution, could significantly alter brain structure and cognitive abilities.

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·November 14, 2023·7 min read

Rodents Reflect Human Visual Processing: Motion Insight

A new study reveals that rats, like primates, have specialized visual neurons for accurately perceiving motion. By recording rat cortical cells and analyzing their behavior with AI models, researchers identified a cluster of neurons similar to “pattern cells” in primates, vital for processing complex motion.

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·November 13, 2023·5 min read

The Elusive Link Between Brown Fat and Social Contact

A study exploring the link between brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity and the tendency for physical contact yielded inconclusive results, challenging earlier assumptions. Researchers attempted to replicate a 2012 study using infrared thermography to measure BAT activity, hypothesizing that lower activity might correlate with a greater need for physical contact.

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·November 13, 2023·5 min read

Childhood Stress Has A Greater Genetic Impact Than Brain Injury

Researchers discovered that early-life stress alters more brain genes than childhood head injuries, as shown in a rat study. This research used a rat model to mimic human early-life stress and head injury, revealing significant genetic changes in the hippocampal region.

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·November 13, 2023·6 min read

The Energizing Power of Keeping Good Secrets

A recent study reveals that keeping good news a secret can make individuals feel more energized and alive. The research involved over 2,500 participants and found that positive secrets, unlike negative or embarrassing ones, are often kept due to personal desires rather than external pressures.

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brain research

Women’s Life Expectancy Six Years Longer Than Men

Traffic Ultrafine Particles Impact Human Olfactory Cells

Diminishing Addiction Cravings by Altering Vivid Imagery

Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicide Risk

Phantom Touch: VR Reveals New Insights in Human Perception

10-Hour Eating Window Boosts Mood and Energy

Warming World, Changing Minds: Climate’s Effect on the Brain

Rodents Reflect Human Visual Processing: Motion Insight

Childhood Stress Has A Greater Genetic Impact Than Brain Injury

The Energizing Power of Keeping Good Secrets

Heartbeat’s Influence on Brain Activity

Reshaping the OCD Brain: How Therapy Alters Neural Connectivity

Persistent Brain Repair Signals in Ex-NFL Players

Innovative Fiber to Tackle Alzheimer’s Developed

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