FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 9, 2019·4 min readThe problem with mindfulnessWhile those who promote mindfulness claim the practice offers massive amounts of health and psychological benefits, very little scientific evidence backs up the claim.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 3, 2019·6 min readAlgorithm that Tailors Digital Meditation Program Improves Attention and MemoryMediTrain, a new app-based program that uses a closed-loop algorithm to tailor the length of meditation sessions to a person's ability, can improve memory and attention in younger people.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 12, 2019·5 min readPeople With a Sense of Oneness Experience Greater Life SatisfactionThose who have a greater sense of 'oneness' experience overall higher levels of satisfaction with life, regardless of spiritual background or belief.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·January 7, 2019·10 min readTop 20 Neuroscience News Stories of 20182019 is finally here. We thought it would be a good time to look back at some of the most popular Neuroscience News stories of 2018.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 18, 2018·4 min readAre Near Death Experiences Hallucinations?Researchers consider the neurobiology of near death experiences.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 11, 2018·3 min readMeditation Adapts the Brain to Respond to Better FeedbackResearchers report the brains of those who practice meditation are less affected by negative feedback than those who do not meditate. The study reports this could be due to altered dopamine levels caused by the act of meditation.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 12, 2018·4 min readMusic and Meditation Alters Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s and Cellular AgingAccording to researchers, meditation and listening to music may help to alter biomarkers associated with cellular aging and Alzheimer's disease in adults experiencing memory loss.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 7, 2018·3 min readEven Quick Meditation Aids Cognitive SkillsA new study reveals a short time meditating can help to boost cognitive performance. Researchers report students exposed to a ten minute meditation tape were able to complete simple cognitive tasks more quickly and accurately than their peers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 24, 2018·5 min readMeditation Affects Brain Networks Differently in Long Term Meditators and NovicesResearchers discover differences in the brain's emotional networks between those who do not meditate, novice meditators and those who have practiced meditation for a long time.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 21, 2018·4 min readStress Levels Change After MeditationResearchers report meditation and yoga are more effective at reducing stress than Chi in soldiers. Additionally, those who meditate showed stronger executive control.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 13, 2018·5 min readMindfulness Meditation and Relaxation Response Have Different Effects on Brain FunctionA new study reports relaxation exercises strengthens coupling between brain areas associated with deliberate control, while mindfulness strengthens coupling between areas associated with sensory awareness and perception.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 10, 2018·6 min readMeditation and Breathing Exercises Can Sharpen Your MindTrinity College Dublin researchers report controlled breathing, a key element of meditation, directly affects noradrenaline levels in the brain. The study suggests controlled breathing can enhance attention and improve overall brain health.Read More
