'Where did I park my car?' Brain stimulation improves mental time travel
SCIENCE / FROM THE NET / Feb 09, 2021
In a new study, scientists improved memory of complex, realistic events by applying transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to the brain network responsible for memory. The researchers then had participants watch videos of realistic activities to measure how memory works during everyday tasks. The findings prove it is possible to measure and manipulate realistic types of memory.
To the articleHow the brain remembers right place, right time
SCIENCE / FROM THE NET / Dec 11, 2020
Two new studies shed new light on how the brain encodes time and place into memories. The findings not only add to the body of fundamental research on memory, but could eventually provide the basis for new treatments to combat memory loss from conditions such as traumatic brain injury or Alzheimer's disease.
To the articleNerves that sense touch may play role in autism
SCIENCE / FROM THE NET / Oct 14, 2020
Autism is considered a disorder of the brain. But a new study suggests that the peripheral nervous system, the nerves that control our sense of touch, pain and other sensations, may play a role as well.
To the articleCognitive behavior therapy tops other psychotherapies in reducing inflammation
HEALTHCARE / FROM THE NET / Jun 09, 2020
A review of randomized clinical trials finds that psychological and behavioral therapies may be effective non-drug treatments for reducing disease-causing inflammation in the body.
To the articleEmotional well-being while home gardening similar to other popular activities
HEALTH / FROM THE NET / May 15, 2020
Researchers found that gardening at home had a similar effect on emotional well-being (or happiness) as biking, walking or dining out.
To the articleBehavioral Science Strategies for Reducing the Spread of Illnesses in Organizations
HEALTH / FROM THE NET / Mar 18, 2020
When workplaces must stay open, and employees cannot work remotely, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all employers consider several preventative and reactive strategies for decreasing the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses in the workplace.
To the articleCBT can effectively reduce symptoms of chronic stress
PSYCHIATRY / FROM THE NET / Feb 18, 2020
[KI] Stress-related conditions such as adjustment disorder and clinical burnout can be effectively treated with a cognitive behavioural programme, both when delivered as a face-to-face treatment and when delivered via the internet, according to a new doctoral thesis.
To the articleHow the human brain solves complex decision-making problems
SCIENCE / FROM THE NET / Jan 31, 2020
A new study on meta reinforcement learning algorithms helps us understand how the human brain learns to adapt to complexity and uncertainty when learning and making decisions.
To the articleKeep exercising: New study finds it’s good for your brain’s gray matter
HEALTH / FROM THE NET / Jan 07, 2020
A study provides new evidence of an association between cardiorespiratory fitness and brain health, particularly in gray matter and total brain volume — regions of the brain involved with cognitive decline and aging.
To the articleFindings of molecular key to body making healthy T cells
HEALTHCARE / FROM THE NET / Oct 28, 2019
In a finding that could help lead to new therapies for immune diseases like multiple sclerosis and IBD, scientists report identifying a gene and family of proteins critical to the formation of mature and fully functioning T cells in the immune system.
To the articleSharing kindness to help your health
SCIENCE / FROM THE NET / Sep 17, 2019
There's a science behind the phenomenon called "loving kindness". And research shows that learning and practicing loving kindness can profoundly affect your attitude, outlook and even your health.
To the articleExercise is good for the aging brain
HEALTH / FROM THE NET / Aug 27, 2019
Researchers have found that a single bout of exercise benefits some older people's brains. In experiments in which participants aged 60 to 80 exercised once and multiple times, the researchers found some individuals showed improved cognitive functions and working memory.
To the articleWhy stress and anxiety aren't always bad
STRESS / FROM THE NET / Aug 15, 2019
People generally think of stress and anxiety as negative concepts, but while both stress and anxiety can reach unhealthy levels, psychologists have long known that both are unavoidable -- and that they often play a helpful, not harmful, role in our daily lives.
To the articleLight, physical activity reduces brain aging
HEALTH / FROM THE NET / Apr 25, 2019
Incremental physical activity, even at light intensity, is associated with larger brain volume and healthy brain aging.
To the articleTemporal recalibration: Helping individuals shift perception of time
SCIENCE / FROM THE NET / Apr 08, 2019
Playing games in virtual reality (VR) could be a key tool in treating people with neurological conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease. The technology, according to a recent study, could help individuals with these conditions shift their perceptions of time, which their conditions lead them to perceive differently.
To the articleMeasuring differences in brain chemicals in people with mild memory problems
SCIENCE / FROM THE NET / Mar 21, 2019
Using strong and targeted but noninvasive magnets at specific sites in the brains of people with and without mild learning and memory problems, researchers report they were able to detect differences in the concentrations of brain chemicals that transmit messages between neurons.
To the articleForgetting uses more brain power than remembering
SCIENCE / FROM THE NET / Mar 14, 2019
Choosing to forget something might take more mental effort than trying to remember it, researchers discovered through neuroimaging.
To the articleAerobic exercise eases depression, even in chronically ill
SCIENCE / FROM THE NET / Mar 07, 2019
People with chronic health problems who suffer from depression may find their mood improve when they do aerobic exercise, a research review suggests.
To the articleBe yourself at work - It's healthier and more productive
SCIENCE / FROM THE NET / Feb 28, 2019
At work, it's healthier and more productive just to be yourself, according to a new study.
To the articleNew molecules reverse memory loss linked to depression, aging
SCIENCE / FROM THE NET / Feb 21, 2019
New therapeutic molecules show promise in reversing the memory loss linked to depression and aging. These molecules not only rapidly improve symptoms, but remarkably, also appear to renew the underlying brain impairments causing memory loss in preclinical models.
To the articleHow sleep can fight infection
SLEEP / FROM THE NET / Feb 14, 2019
Researchers have discovered why sleep can sometimes be the best medicine. Sleep improves the potential ability of some of the body's immune cells to attach to their targets, according to a new study.
To the articleEven psychological placebos have an effect
SCIENCE / FROM THE NET / Feb 07, 2019
New findings shows that placebo effects do not only occur in medical treatment, placebos can also work when psychological effects are attributed to them.
To the articleNew strategy expands the benefits of Internet-delivered CBT
HEALTHCARE / FROM THE NET / Feb 01, 2019
[KI] Scientists have experimented with a new adaptive treatment strategy for Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (ICBT) that identifies patients within the first month who face a major risk of treatment failure. The results also suggest that such patients may nevertheless benefit if their treatment is adjusted to accommodate their specific needs and challenges.
To the articleResearchers move germ-killing clays closer to medical use
SCIENCE / FROM THE NET / Aug 21, 2018
Researchers have found that at least one type of blue clay may help fight disease-causing bacteria in wounds, including antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
To the articleWhy stealthy viruses are making you ill
SCIENCE / FROM THE NET / Aug 08, 2018
Newly discovered trick used by viruses makes them more dangerous.
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