Apps for the Mind
There are over 10,000 mental health apps on the market. Sorting through that pile is an exercise in frustration, so here is a list of the best. These apps proved…
How pregnancy transforms the brain to prepare it for parenthood
It’s a transformational time long neglected by neuroscience. That is starting to change. In November 2008, neuroscientist Susana Carmona — then a postdoc studying attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — was…
Brain-body health please: new research supports integrated physical and mental health care
The French philosopher René Descartes is often credited with discovering the mind-body problem; a dogma with long-standing implications on psychiatry. Descartes introduced notions that the mind and body are separate…
Eight Ways to Improve Cognition in Bipolar Disorder
The most troublesome statement in Goodwin and Jamison’s Manic-Depressive Illness may be this: “Complete symptomatic remission does not ensure functional recovery.”1 This is no small problem. For some 30% to 60% of patients…
Loneliness, Food Cravings, and the Brain
Summary: A new study reveals the link between loneliness, cravings for high-calorie foods, and unhealthy eating behaviors in women, highlighting a significant brain activity pattern associated with social isolation. The research…
Bilingualism May Shield Against Aging Brain Problems
Summary: Bilingualism may serve as a powerful tool against age-related cognitive decline, particularly in social cognition areas such as the theory of mind. A new study demonstrates that early bilingualism leads…
The Power of the Pen: How Handwriting Enhances Brain Connectivity – Neuroscience News
Explore the intriguing findings of a Norwegian study that reveals how handwriting boosts brain connectivity, enhancing memory and learning. Dive into the science behind why writing by hand is more…
Social Bonds Protect Aging Brains
Summary: Social isolation can potentially harm brain structure and cognitive performance, suggesting an increased risk of conditions like Alzheimer’s dementia. The study indicates a lack of quality social interaction can lead…
Greener Diet, Younger Brain: Mediterranean Diet Slows Brain Aging
Summary: Recent research indicates that a green Mediterranean diet can slow down brain aging. A new study found weight loss related to this diet reduced the aging of participants’ brains. The…
Biological Brains Outpace AI in Learning, Thanks to Structured Exploration
Summary: When it comes to rapid learning, the biological brain seems to have an edge over current AI technology. Scientists worked with different models of reinforcement learning to understand the algorithms…
