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·December 8, 2022·6 min read

One-Minute Bursts of Activity During Daily Tasks Could Prolong Your Life

Three to four one-minute bouts of vigorous physical activity a day, such as running for a bus or walking fast to complete tasks reduces the risk of all-cause and cancer-related death by 40%, and a 49% reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease.

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·December 8, 2022·4 min read

Oxytocin Drives Development of Neural Connections in Adult-Born Neurons

In the olfactory bulb, levels of oxytocin rise and peak when new neurons incorporate themselves into neural networks. The findings shed new light on adult neurogenesis and brain plasticity.

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·December 8, 2022·3 min read

A Signaling Pathway Within Brain Cells That Regulates How Long and How Deeply We Sleep

Low levels of the HDAC4 enzyme caused mice to sleep longer and more deeply than usual.

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·December 8, 2022·4 min read

The Idea That Mind and Body Are Separate Is Natural, for Neurotypical People

Those on the autism spectrum are more likely to consider the body and mind to be one, while those not on the autism spectrum are more likely to believe the body and the mind are separate entities.

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·December 8, 2022·4 min read

Eyes Offer a Window Into the Mystery of Human Consciousness

Tracking eye movements as a person views an image of a face in different lights provides vital clues about visual perception and consciousness overall.

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·December 8, 2022·3 min read

Anti-aging Drug Rapamycin Might Only Benefit Females

The anti-aging drug Rapamycin only prolongs the lifespan of females according to research using fruit fly and mouse models. Rapamycin increased autophagy in female intestinal cells, but not in males. Findings suggest biological sex may be a crucial factor in the effectiveness of anti-aging drugs.

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·December 8, 2022·4 min read

AI Technology to Help Reduce the Risk of Vision Loss and Stroke

New AI technology is able to detect changes to the retina and predict the risk of retinal vein occlusion. Researchers say the technology could also be used to detect heart attack and stroke risks.

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·December 8, 2022·5 min read

Genetic Vulnerability to ADHD Signals Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease in Old Age

Study reveals a genetic predisposition to ADHD can predict cognitive decline and Alzheimer's risk later in life.

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·December 7, 2022·5 min read

Socialness Is in the Eye of the Beholder

The brain responds more strongly to information that is deemed social as opposed to non-social.

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·December 7, 2022·5 min read

Hearing Is Believing: Sounds Can Alter Our Visual Perception

Certain auditory cues not only help us recognize an object more quickly, but they also even alter our visual perception.

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·December 7, 2022·5 min read

How Trauma Changes the Brain

Researchers discover changes to the brain's salience network occur when a person experiences trauma.

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·December 7, 2022·6 min read

Are the Youngest Children in Class Overmedicated?

Younger children in a class are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than their older peers. The younger children have an 80% higher risk of being prescribed medications to control ADHD.