Researchers 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.
Among 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.
Researchers report adults who sleep six hours per night, as opposed to the recommended eight, have higher chances of waking up dehydrated.
According to researchers dehydration can lead to more errors on task performance. Additionally, fMRI neuroimaging showed dehydration can alter brain structure temporarily.
Using optogenetics, Stanford researchers identify a set of neurons that help regulate thirst.
A new study reports the oral perception of coldness and carbonation can help to reduce thirst.
A new study sheds light on the role dehydration can play in pain perception and cerebral blood flow.
Researchers have discovered a protein in the brain which is involved in hydration and thermoregulation.
