Tag: human brain
Preliminary research links prolonged work hours to changes in brain structure
Preliminary research published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine suggests that long working hours may physically alter the brain's…
Cerebral Haemorrhages Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered that intracranial haemorrhages—commonly referred to as “brain bleeds” resulting from ruptured…
Sleep Proven Vital for Brain’s Memory Management, Baycrest Researchers Report
Although the positive influence of sleep on cognitive function has been recognised for some time, researchers at Baycrest…
Recent Studies Show Meditation Influences Key Brain Regions Linked to Memory and Emotional Control
Researchers utilising intracranial electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings from deep brain regions have discovered that meditation alters the amygdala and…
Extensive Research on Cannabis Reveals Effects on Working Memory
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open investigates the effects of both recent and long-term cannabis use…
Understanding How the Brain Learns from Rewards Could Unlock New Treatments for Depression
In a recent publication in the Journal of Affective Disorders, scientists Pearl Chiu and Brooks Casas from the…
Language Triggers Unseen Cognitive Mechanisms Influencing Feelings, Choices, and Actions
In a revolutionary study published in the journal Cell Reports, researchers have revealed that neurotransmitters are activated in…
Scientists uncover three psychological profiles that may shape mental, cognitive, and brain health in ageing
An international study featured in Nature Mental Health has identified three distinct psychological profiles that correlate with varying…
Keeping Alert: Research Investigates How Brain Alterations Impact Financial Abilities
Elderly individuals are often the targets of various financial scams, ranging from phishing emails to fraudulent phone calls…
How Deep Sleep Benefits Memory Retention
For nearly two decades, it has been understood that slow, synchronous electrical waves in the brain during deep…
Recycling during Middle Age Could Be Essential for Maintaining Brain Health
Mitochondria, often called the powerhouses of our cells, play an indispensable role in maintaining cellular vitality. When these…
Baycrest Research Discovers Link Between Elevated Blood Sugar and Reduced Brain Function in Healthy Adults
Baycrest has conducted a study which reveals that high blood sugar may affect brain health even in individuals…