FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·March 15, 2025·5 min readNature’s Painkiller: How Virtual Scenes Ease Pain in the BrainViewing natural scenes can significantly reduce how people perceive pain, a new neuroimaging study has found. Researchers discovered that participants reported less pain and exhibited altered brain activity associated with pain perception while looking at virtual nature, compared to urban or office environments.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 18, 2024·6 min readAre Scents of Nature an Untapped Well-Being Boost?A new study urges researchers to explore how the smells of nature impact human health and well-being. While the visual aspects of nature have been extensively studied, the olfactory dimension remains under-explored.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 25, 2024·5 min readExercising in Nature Reduces Depression, Improves HealthEngaging in physical activity in natural settings like parks and beaches could prevent around 13,000 cases of non-communicable diseases annually in England, saving over £100 million in healthcare costs. This study underlines the critical role of natural environments in promoting health by reducing the prevalence of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 22, 2024·3 min readOutdoor Enjoyment Linked to Less InflammationA new study reveals a biological link between enjoying nature and reduced inflammation levels, which could help in preventing or managing chronic inflammation-related diseases like heart disease and diabetes. The study analyzed data from the Midlife in the U.S. (MIDUS) survey, focusing on 1,244 participants, and found that frequent positive interactions with nature correlated with lower levels of three key inflammation markers.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 16, 2024·4 min readMonoclonal Antibody Slows Rapid Motor Decline in Parkinson’sPrasinezumab, a monoclonal antibody targeting alpha-synuclein aggregation, shows promise in slowing motor deterioration in rapidly progressing Parkinson's disease (PD), according to an exploratory analysis from the phase 2 PASADENA clinical trial. While there are currently no disease-modifying treatments for PD, prasinezumab offers a potential breakthrough by specifically binding to aggregated alpha-synuclein, a key driver of PD pathology.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 2, 2023·3 min readBlood Clues to Long-COVID Brain Fog DiscoveredResearchers have discovered two blood biomarkers that could predict cognitive deficits, including "brain fog," up to a year after a COVID-19 diagnosis. The study analyzed data from over 1,800 hospitalized patients and identified high levels of fibrinogen and d-dimer, proteins linked to blood coagulation, as being highly correlated with cognitive issues.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 23, 2023·5 min readGetting Kids Outdoors Can Reduce the Negative Effects of Screen TimeExposure to excessive screen time at age two is associated with poorer communication and daily living skills at age four, however, spending time outdoors can mitigate some of the negative effects of screen time.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 29, 2022·3 min readThe Real Benefits of Walking in a Winter WonderlandSpending time enjoying white spaces by taking a walk in the snow this Winter can have a positive effect on your bodily appreciation, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 6, 2022·4 min readHow Does Nature Nurture the Brain?An hour-long stroll in nature helps decrease activity in an area of the brain associated with stress processing, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 3, 2022·3 min readSmells Experienced in Nature Evoke Positive Well-beingThe smell of fresh cut grass or blooming flowers appears to have a positive effect on a person's overall well-being, a new study reveals. Researchers say the smells of nature can help boost psychological well-being.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 27, 2022·4 min readPandemic Distress May Affect Fetal Brain DevelopmentDepression, stress, and anxiety in pregnant women that occurred as a result of the COVID-29 pandemic may have an impact on fetal brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 18, 2022·7 min readBoth Nature and Nurture Contribute to Signatures of Socioeconomic Status in the BrainBoth genetics and environmental factors contribute to socioeconomic status' impact in an interplay with effects that spans several areas of the brain.Read More
