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5 votes
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Root cause of Alzheimer's may be fat buildup in brain cells, research suggests
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Why we crave – The neuroscientific picture of addiction overlooks the psychological and social factors that make cravings so hard to resist
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CDH2 mutation affecting N-cadherin function causes attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in humans and mice
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‘Our ability to forsee the future and review the past predisposes us to mental illness’
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Empathy’s influence on drinking patterns
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Forget the Pokédex, our brains contain a ‘rich cognitive map’ of Pokémon
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Depression has often been blamed on low levels of serotonin in the brain. That answer is insufficient, but alternatives are coming into view and changing our understanding of the disease.
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What if we could inoculate people against depression and trauma?
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Coronavirus isolation affects your brain — a neuroscientist explains how, and what to do about it
Social media makes it possible for us socialise far and wide. Reach out to friends online, call your parents, and learn how to practice mindfulness or meditation. Head to the backyard for a dose...
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Social media makes it possible for us socialise far and wide. Reach out to friends online, call your parents, and learn how to practice mindfulness or meditation.
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Head to the backyard for a dose of nature, or if you're in an apartment with no nature to gaze at, be sure to get to a green space for your exercise.
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To help improve your sleep, try sticking to a routine and avoid screen time for at least an hour before bed. And lay off the alcohol – it reduces the quality of your sleep.
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Just 10 minutes of exercise may improve our attention for the following two to four hours, so if you're struggling to focus, get that blood pumping.
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Give your isolation brain a boost by laying off the high-sugar or high-fat treats. Have healthy snacks on hand instead, like fruit, vegetables and nuts.
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The whisper of schizophrenia: Machine learning finds 'sound' words predict psychosis
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The chilling mystery of high-altitude suicides
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How the brain shapes pain and links ouch with emotion
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Rejection kills: The brain makes no distinction between a broken bone and an aching heart. That’s why social exclusion needs a health warning
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Neuroscience now points to rejection causing physical pain: how do we treat and address social exclusion?
5 votes