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Boost Brain Power with Reading
Learning to read and write leads to a restructuring of the brain and improves cognitive abilities in other areas, according to recent research. While reading
Beer triggers dopamine in brain.
Beer contains an ingredient called hordenine that activates the reward center of the brain, similar to the way dopamine does. Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
Learn While You Sleep
Swiss researchers have discovered that it is possible to learn while sleeping, as long as the right sleep phase is targeted. In a groundbreaking study,
Good oral hygiene reduces Alzheimer’s risk.
A new study published in the journal Science Advances has found that bacteria responsible for causing gum disease, known as Porphyromonas gingivalis, can also contribute
Processed Foods Cause Obesity
A new study by the American National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found a clear causal link between the consumption of highly processed foods and
Birth Control Shrinks Brain Region
A recent pilot study has found that the use of oral contraceptives, such as the birth control pill, can shrink the hypothalamus in women. The
Brain Recognizes Familiar Music Instantly
Music is not only a global cultural phenomenon, but it also has a unique place in human memory, according to a study by the University
Hypnosis Blocks Brain’s Senses
Hypnosis has long been associated with negative connotations, often being dismissed as a mere trick or illusion. However, recent scientific studies have shown that hypnosis
Thoughts After Death Explored
For millennia, the question of whether there is life after death has captivated humanity. Now, renowned researchers from England have delivered new and surprising answers.
Brain under hypnosis analyzed
For the first time, researchers have analyzed a human brain under hypnosis. The study reveals three changes that occur during a trance state, helping scientists
