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www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

Why writing by hand beats typing for thinking and learning

Writing by hand offers cognitive benefits for both children and adults, improving recognition, memory, recall, and conceptual understanding. [ more ]
Alternative Medicine Magazine
4 days ago
Alternative medicine

Health Benefits of Good Sleep: Why Is Getting Enough Rest So Important?

Getting enough sleep is crucial for overall health, impacting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. [ more ]
Alternative Medicine Magazine
3 weeks ago
Mental health

The Incredible Cognitive and Mental Benefits of Walking

Walking is a preferred method for boosting emotional health, with cognitive benefits like increased blood flow to the brain and improved memory and focus. [ more ]
WIRED
2 months ago
Mental health

This Is What Your Brain Does When You're Not Doing Anything

The brain's 'default mode' network is active when the mind is wandering.
Research into brain networks has shown the importance of understanding brain function outside of tasks. [ more ]
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
2 months ago
Mental health

How does Social Anxiety Affect the Brain

Social anxiety disorder causes intense fear in social situations, impacting daily life and crucial brain parts like the amygdala.
Socially anxious individuals process social cues differently, affecting brain function in various ways. [ more ]
ScienceDaily
4 months ago
Mental health

'Feel good' hormone could explain why exercise helps boost your brain

Dopamine plays a key role in cognitive performance improvement during exercise.
Dopamine's role in brain function during exercise could lead to new therapeutic pathways for conditions such as Parkinson's disease and depression. [ more ]
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
4 months ago
Mental health

NIMH Hosts 75th Anniversary Symposium

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is celebrating its 75th Anniversary with a yearlong series of events.
The NIMH symposium focused on the evolution of mental health research and highlighted the complexity of the human brain. [ more ]
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
5 months ago
Mental health

Scientists Unveil Complete Cell Map of a Whole Mammalian Brain

Researchers have created a complete cell atlas of the mouse brain, providing information on over 32 million cells and their connectivity.
The atlas lays the foundation for precision therapeutics for mental and neurological disorders. [ more ]
Portland Monthly
1 month ago
Design

The Gallery Where Age Is an Asset

Art therapy is promoted for brain function
Geezer Gallery showcases artists of all ages and backgrounds [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Wellness

A Multitasker's Guide to Regaining Focus

Multitasking is a common modern habit driven by avoiding boredom and societal pressure. Multitasking is not efficient or effective, and our brains struggle with it. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Wellness

How Sleep Deprivation Can Affect Memory

Sleep deprivation can impair short-term memory and make it difficult to form and recall memories.
Extreme sleep deprivation can lead to behavior similar to being intoxicated. [ more ]
ScienceDaily
4 months ago
Health

'Feel good' hormone could explain why exercise helps boost your brain

Dopamine plays a key role in cognitive performance improvement during exercise.
Dopamine's role in brain function during exercise could lead to new therapeutic pathways for conditions such as Parkinson's disease and depression. [ more ]
ScienceDaily
4 months ago
Health

'Feel good' hormone could explain why exercise helps boost your brain

Dopamine plays a key role in cognitive performance improvement during exercise.
Dopamine's role in brain function during exercise could lead to new therapeutic pathways for conditions such as Parkinson's disease and depression. [ more ]
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