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A cluttered environment can lead to cognitive overload, as the brain struggles to prioritize attention amidst distractions.

ChatGPT answered top vaccine-related questions with an average accuracy score of 9 out of 10.

Women generally report having more purpose in their lives compared to men, often attributed to engaging in more altruistic endeavors.

From aging gracefully without caloric restriction to infant formulas that boost IQ, these discoveries are revolutionizing how we understand the brain.

These findings challenge the popular notion that high IQ is universally beneficial, instead revealing its potential downsides.

Children who were fed this enriched formula had a 5-point IQ increase and displayed significantly improved executive function when tested at 5 ½ years old.

Men were 1.71 times more likely to select one of their top-four attractive candidates for a future meeting when they had consumed alcohol.

Smoking increases the risk of being hospitalized for a mental illness by a staggering 250%.

Welcome to this week's roundup of groundbreaking neuroscience findings that are sparking conversations in the scientific community.

Inhalation through the nose stimulates neurons in areas of the brain (olfactory cortex, amygdala, and hippocampus) tied to emotions and memory.

The BCI developed decodes brain signals into synthesized speech and facial expressions, enabling paralyzed individuals to communicate more naturally.

Four specific gut conditions—gastroparesis, dysphagia, constipation, and IBS without diarrhea—elevate the risk of Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.