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Study finds high levels of abnormally fast brain waves in mild brain injury
A VA San Diego study finds that Vets and service members with a history of combat-related mild traumatic brain injury have much higher levels of abnormally fast brain waves in a region that plays a key role in consciousness.
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Healthy social life could ward off dementia, study shows
Being socially active in 50s and 60s linked to lower risk of illness later in life, researchers say
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Your Body on No Sleep
In short, nothing good—and just one bad night can trigger a cascade of scary side effects
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Simply Imagining Other People Can Change Our Own Sense Of Self
So begins a new paper, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, which reveals that who you “are” can easily be manipulated. Just imagining somebody else can alter all kinds of aspects of how you see yourself, even including your personality and memories.
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Not-So-Total Recall: The Elusive Story Behind What We Remember and Forget
"Take emotion out of the equation, memory can seem frustratingly random—trivial events can stick in our minds for a lifetime," says Charles Fernyhough.
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Is There Anything Wrong With Being a Slow Reader?
Hours of each day pass where I encounter nothing truly memorable on my computer or phone. What was I just reading five minutes ago?
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Why time seems to speed up as we get older
Ever wondered where the last year of your life went? Neuroscientist David Eagleman sheds some light on the time-bending power of your brain.
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Loneliness Reflected in Neural Mapping of Relationships
Even before the COVID pandemic, many experts posited that loneliness was itself an American epidemic. Now, many fear the reduction in social contact may especially affect those populations most vulnerable to isolation and loneliness. Now, emerging research explores the manner in which the brain maps relationships with other people in relation to one’s self.
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Brain Cell DNA Refolds Itself to Aid Memory Recall
Researchers see structural changes in genetic material that allow memories to strengthen when remembered.
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Scientists Have Discovered A New Kind of Brain Cell
Two main types of cells compose the central nervous system—neurons and glia. Neurons form the primary actors in the brain. They use electrical signals and the chemical signalling to relay information about the various regions. Without the function of neurons and supporting cells, anything that we think and experience and do would be impossible.
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Where did the time go? Blame the pandemic | CBC News
For many of us, the last 20 months have flown by. Experts say that's because the monotony of pandemic life has robbed us of the unique experiences our brains use to make memories and track time.
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We Mistake Information We’ve Googled For Our Own Knowledge
In many ways, the internet has democratized knowledge, allowing people to access more information than they could possibly dream of reading. No matter where your interests lie, there is almost certainly something new to learn online.
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Jamais vu: the science behind eerie opposite of déjà vu
Ever looked at a familiar face or word and found it suddenly unusual or unknown? You may have had a case of jamais vu.
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