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03/21/2021
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By Joven Gray
Supporting brain health: Lion’s mane mushroom helps reduce depression and anxiety
Several studies have shown the potential of lion’s mane mushroom to help address several health problems including those that are related to brain function. Lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus), also known as hedgehog mushroom, is a mushroom native to North America, Asia and Europe. Its fruiting bodies are said to contain polysaccharides that are beneficial to the human body. This mushroom has […]
11/10/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Skynet thwarted, for now: Computers can never be “truly conscious,” claim researchers
Computer scientist Subhash Kak of Oklahoma State University has suggested that computers can never become truly conscious. In an article published in The Conversation, Kak wrote that the brain operates in an entirely different way and is structurally distinct to computers. The brain doesn’t work the same way as computers The brain handles information differently than computers. Living organisms, according […]
08/25/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Shedding light on animal behavior: Rats can learn to play hide-and-seek just for fun, say scientists
In a recent breakthrough, scientists found that rats can be taught to play hide-and-seek just for the fun of it. The bizarre experiment, described in the journal Science, involved teaching rats both the hiding and seeking roles using social interactions and positive reinforcement. The German neuroscientists behind the experiment noted that the rats squeaked if […]
08/05/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Take a look at this: Staring into someone’s eyes for 10 minutes can cause hallucinations and “out-of-body” experiences
Strange things can happen by simply staring into someone else’s eyes for the better part of 10 minutes. According to Italian researcher Giovanni Caputo, this action can make people enter into an altered state of consciousness. Caputo came about this bizarre finding after conducting a trial on 10 pairs of participants made to stare at […]
07/08/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Study: Men are just as capable as women when it comes to juggling tasks
It’s a common stereotype that women are known for their multitasking abilities. A recent study, however, looks to debunk the stereotype, stating that men are just as capable of multitasking as women. The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, shows that whether or not someone is good or bad at handling multiple tasks at once has nothing to do with […]
01/06/2020
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By Edsel Cook
Pain got you down? Researchers find certain regions in the brain are involved in both pain and depressive mood
It turns out, the regions that handle pain are also the ones involved with depression, building on evidence that people with depression have a higher sensitivity to pain, even from minor injuries that shouldn’t hurt. Earlier studies have suggested that people with depression do not have full control of their ruminative thought processes, linking this to weakened activity […]
12/25/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Add salmon milt to your diet for enhanced brain function
Looking to boost your memory? Researchers from Kanazawa University have you covered – if you’re up for something highly unusual. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, the team from Japan found that adding salmon milt to your diet helps enhance brain function. For the uninitiated, milt refers to the seminal fluid of fish, mollusks and other […]
12/01/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Just 2 teaspoons of nuts can stave off cognitive decline in the elderly
As people grow older, their cognitive health declines. But a new Australian study suggests that aging people can improve their cognitive function if they eat large amounts of nuts every day. The researchers surveyed more than 4,800 Chinese adults who were 55 years of age or older for 15 years. They discovered a link between eating more than […]
11/07/2019
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By Melissa Smith
The emotional side of heart failure: Why do heart failure patients become depressed?
Heart failure leads to many complications, especially in the cardiovascular system, but research suggests it could also lead to mental health problems. Heart failure patients often suffer from depression and cognitive impairment, and researchers from Canada have uncovered why these problems occur. Their findings were published in the journal Scientific Reports. Researchers from the University of […]
10/04/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Have you heard of the MIND diet? Here’s how eating can help boost brain health
One of the many natural ways to boost brain health is to eat the right kinds of food. And there’s a specific diet that can help keep your brain sharp and healthy – the aptly named “MIND” diet. The MIND diet, which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, was developed by a team of […]
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