FeaturedNeuroscience·December 21, 2022·4 min readSmoking May Increase Chances of Mid-Life Memory Loss and ConfusionMiddle-aged smokers are more likely to report memory problems and cognitive decline than those who do not smoke. The likelihood of cognitive decline is lower for those who have quit smoking, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 2, 2020·5 min readQuarantine can have long-lasting psychological impactsQuarantine as a means to protect the public from health threats, such as the current Coronavirus outbreak, may have a lasting psychological impact on people. Being quarantined raises the risk for PTSD and other mental health disorders. However, it remains the safest option for those exposed to infection to prevent disease spread.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 9, 2019·3 min readKratom herbal supplement used to treat addiction and pain found unsafe by researchersKratom, a herbal supplement used to manage pain and treat opioid addiction, is unsafe to use, researchers report. The supplement has been linked to an increased risk of tachycardia, hallucinations, coma, and cardiac arrest.Read More
