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·October 23, 2018·3 min read

Smell of Lavender is Relaxing and Could Help Treat Anxiety

According to researchers, the scent of lavender is not only relaxing, the active compound, linalool, may help to treat anxiety disorders.

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·October 19, 2018·5 min read

Does Herpes Cause Alzheimer’s?

A new study looks at the possible causal link between the herpes virus and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report antiviral drugs significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in patients with severe herpes infections.

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·September 11, 2018·5 min read

Binge Drinking Affects Male and Female Brains Differently

A new study reports binge drinking affects gene expression in both males and females differently. In females who binge drink, genes linked to hormone signaling and immune function become altered, whereas in males, alterations occur to genes associated with nerve signaling.

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·August 14, 2018·3 min read

Why Do Women Get More Migraines?

Researchers report estrogen and other sex hormones may be responsible for the higher prevalence of migraines in women.

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·July 11, 2018·5 min read

Breakthrough in Construction of Computers for Mimicking Human Brain

Researchers have developed a new computer system that mimics the brain's neural networks. The advance could shed new light into neural processing and assist with research into brain disorders.

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·July 11, 2018·4 min read

Footwear Habits Influence Child and Adolescent Motor Skill Development

A new study reveals children who are habitually barefoot show significantly different motor skills between the ages of 6-10 than those who are habitually shod. Researchers report those who are habitually barefoot have better balance and jumping skills.

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·July 9, 2018·4 min read

Seeing Yourself as Einstein May Change the Way You Think

Using a virtual reality simulation to 'become' Albert Einstein helps to enhance cognitive performance in those with low self esteem, a new study reports.

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·July 3, 2018·4 min read

Feeling Young Could Mean Your Brain is Aging More Slowly

People often say you are only as old as you feel. This may be the case for the aging brain. Researchers say older people who feel younger than their age have increased gray matter volume in key brain regions, fewer signs of brain aging and performed better on cognitive tests than those who felt their actual age.

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·June 14, 2018·4 min read

Online Information on Vaccines and Autism Not Always Reliable

Despite the fact papers continue to expose the misinformation linking vaccinations to autism, many people still believe there is a correlation between the two. Researchers found many people get misinformed advice from online resources with negative stances on vaccinations. While using search engines to find negative vaccine advice is common, researchers believe monitoring search results could be useful in identifying people and countries at greatest risk of vaccine misinformation.

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·May 23, 2018·4 min read

Leg Exercise is Critical to Brain and Nervous System Health

Weight bearing leg exercises send signals to the brain which are vital for the production of healthy neural cells, researchers report.

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·May 1, 2018·4 min read

The Macabre World of Mind Controlling Parasites

Neuroparasitology could shed new light into the neurological basis for behavior and decision making, researchers say.

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·April 30, 2018·5 min read

Do Pathological Behaviors Stem From Faulty Beliefs?

Researchers apply a mathematical method to shed light on healthy brain function, and how neuropsychiatric disorders may occur. They also consider how a problem in processing prior beliefs can lead to faulty interpretation of the cause of sensory input, which can result in pathological behaviors.

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Smell of Lavender is Relaxing and Could Help Treat Anxiety

Does Herpes Cause Alzheimer’s?

Binge Drinking Affects Male and Female Brains Differently

Why Do Women Get More Migraines?

Breakthrough in Construction of Computers for Mimicking Human Brain

Footwear Habits Influence Child and Adolescent Motor Skill Development

Seeing Yourself as Einstein May Change the Way You Think

Feeling Young Could Mean Your Brain is Aging More Slowly

Online Information on Vaccines and Autism Not Always Reliable

Leg Exercise is Critical to Brain and Nervous System Health

The Macabre World of Mind Controlling Parasites

Do Pathological Behaviors Stem From Faulty Beliefs?

AI Intelligence Is Not Consciousness

Autism Mutations Converge on Shared Early Brain Pathways

Rotating Spiral Brain Waves Act as a Space-and-Time Clock

Childhood mRNA Cancer Vaccine Reduces Tumors by 70%

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