New discovery shows memories aren’t just stored in the brain
Most of us think memories are stored only in the brain, but a recent study suggests that cells from other parts of the body...
How tiny eye movements help us see clearly
Researchers from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn have uncovered new insights into how tiny, subtle eye movements help us...
The brain’s secret ‘hunger switch’: How three neurons may control your urge to eat
Researchers have uncovered a surprisingly simple brain circuit involving just three neurons that may be key to understanding why and how we eat.
This discovery...
Does cannabis use change the brain? Study finds links, but cause unclear
A recent study suggests that long-term cannabis use may be linked to changes in brain structure and function, though it’s not certain that cannabis...
These simple habits can help lower dementia risk
Dementia refers to a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking, and social skills to the point that they disrupt daily life.
It’s not one...
Video games can boost brain power, while exercise improves mental health, study finds
A recent large-scale study has found that playing video games may improve cognitive abilities, while physical exercise boosts mental well-being.
However, the two activities do...
New light therapy shows promise for treating traumatic brain injuries
Scientists from the University of Birmingham have developed a new light therapy technique that could help speed up recovery after mild traumatic brain injury...
How COVID-19 damages the brain’s control center, causing long-lasting symptoms
A new study shows that damage to the brainstem—the control center of the brain—may explain the long-lasting physical and mental symptoms experienced by some...
How the brain helps us walk
It only steps in when things go wrong, study finds.
Walking is something most of us do without much thought.
It seems easy to walk and...
People perceive the world in many dimensions, not just categories, study finds
A new study reveals that when people see objects, their brains think in many dimensions at once, not just by categorizing what they see.
This...