FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 30, 2019·6 min readHangovers happen as your body tries to protect itself from alcohol’s toxic effectsResearchers explore the biology behind hangovers, including how excessive alcohol consumption alters glutamate, serotonin, and dopamine. The paper also examines how to reduce the effects of a heavy night's drinking.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 12, 2019·6 min readHydration may affect cognitive function in some older adultsAmong older women, lower levels of hydration were associated with lower scores on tests designed to measure attention, working memory, and motor speed. Researchers also found over-hydration may have a detrimental effect on cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 7, 2018·4 min readShorter Sleep Can Lead to DehydrationResearchers report adults who sleep six hours per night, as opposed to the recommended eight, have higher chances of waking up dehydrated.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 21, 2018·4 min readDehydration Alters Human Brain Shape, Activity and Slackens Task PerformanceAccording to researchers dehydration can lead to more errors on task performance. Additionally, fMRI neuroimaging showed dehydration can alter brain structure temporarily.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 15, 2017·4 min readUncovering the Neurons That Drive ThirstUsing optogenetics, Stanford researchers identify a set of neurons that help regulate thirst.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 3, 2016·5 min readCold and Bubbly Are The Sensory Qualities That Best Quench ThirstA new study reports the oral perception of coldness and carbonation can help to reduce thirst.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPain·February 22, 2016·6 min readDehydration Increases Pain Perception and Reduces Blood Flow in the BrainA new study sheds light on the role dehydration can play in pain perception and cerebral blood flow.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 15, 2015·4 min readThirsty For Knowledge: Advancing Understanding of How Our Brain Controls Body HydrationResearchers have discovered a protein in the brain which is involved in hydration and thermoregulation.Read More
