Brain

Want to keep a 60-year-old brain even after age 80? An expert explains how to do it

What is cognitive reserve and how does it allow the brain to continue functioning even in the face of age-related changes? A geriatric expert explains.

The aging brain
IDF helmet developed to get neuro feedback relating to PTSD.

Noninvasive magnetic brain stimulation offers new hope for PTSD patients

High-resolution 3D illustration of a human neuron with glowing axons and synaptic signals, symbolizing brain activity, neuroscience, and neural communication

Neural 'on/off' switch discovery may shed light on sex differences in social behavior

Smartphone.

How not to care online: Survival guide for staying human


Scientists invent brain chip to reduce risk-taking in monkeys

These groundbreaking findings not only showcase the potential of brain chip technology in influencing behavior but also offer valuable insights into the neural mechanisms governing risk attitudes.

Monkeys

Understanding the process of death: How you change when life ends

What really happens to our body when we die? Criminal identification lecturer from Kent University explains the stages of decomposition leading to skeletonization.

 From the trailer of "After Death"

Exposure to tears leads to lower aggression in males - study

Weizmann Institute researchers: Women have a powerful weapon in their eyes against men’s aggression

 Painting of woman –  Researchers discover that just like in mice, human tears contain a chemical signal that blocks conspecific male aggression.

Puzzling challenge: Rearrange 2 matches to solve the math equation

Test your skills and solve this puzzle by rearranging just two matches in the incorrect equation displayed.

Move only two matches to solve the exercise

Can owning a cat increase the risk of schizophrenia-related disorders? - study

T. gondii has been the subject of extensive research due to its potential to infiltrate the central nervous system and influence neurotransmitters.

 A fat cat is seen lounging in the living room after a hearty Friday night dinner.

How is smoking linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? - study

By analyzing data on people who had quit smoking years before, the researchers found that their brains remained permanently smaller than those of people who had never smoked.

If you need surgery, it may be time to quit smoking (illustrative)

Traces of emotional trauma from war? Here's how you can erase them - study

Israelis are agonized over the thought that they will suffer from long-time emotional trauma due to what they endured.

 A PICTURE OF Shani Nicole Louk, who was missing following the Supernova massacre on October 7, is displayed during a demonstration last month by family members and supporters of hostages who are being held in Gaza after they were kidnapped from Israel by Hamas. Louk’s death was later confirmed by I

Unable to get 7 hours of sleep at night? Don’t follow with an important decision

Total sleep deprivation can have a detrimental effect by disrupting the relationship between neural response and an individual’s risk-taking behavior.

Unable to get 7 hours of sleep at night? Don’t follow with an important decision

Memories of trauma trigger distinct brain activity, say Yale researchers

The results could explain why PTSD patients have difficulty recalling traumatic experiences in a coherent way, and offer an explanation of why these past experiences can trigger disabling symptoms.

 Illustration of a brain.

For brain and heart health: 8 healthy reasons to have more sex

Are you having enough sex? If not, here are 8 health reasons to do it more, or risk heart problems, depression, stress, and sleep disorders, and you can always say it's a doctor's recommendation.