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The Must-Read Brain Books Of 2018, Part 2
The must-read brain books of 2018 covered topics ranging from time to perception to hormones to psychedelics. Part two of this two-part list offers three more selections, each a worthy contribution to our ever-evolving understanding of all things mind.
The Must-Read Brain Books Of 2018
The must-read brain books of 2018 covered topics ranging from time to perception to hormones to psychedelics. Part one of this two-part list offers five selections, each a worthy contribution to our ever-evolving understanding of all things mind.
Why Do We Love To Eat So Much? Our Brain Doubles The Pleasure On Every Mouthful, Study Suggests
Our brains may double up the pleasure when we eat something delicious, making our cravings all the more difficult to deny, according to new brain imaging research.
Depression And Anxiety May Damage Health As Much As Smoking And Obesity, Suggests Study
New research strengthens the link between depression, anxiety and major health conditions like heart disease, perhaps at levels comparable to smoking and obesity.
Study: Medical Ecstasy Makes People More Cooperative, But They Can Still Sniff Out A Rat
The psychedelic drug known as ecstasy (MDMA) is already the focus of clinical research as a potential treatment for PTSD. A new study adds to the intrigue by suggesting that the drug’s social benefits may not carry a shortcoming often associated with i…
How Do Our Reactions To Daily Doses Of Stress Affect Our Brains? New Research Suggests An Answer
Everyone faces stress every day, that’s a given, but how we react to it varies greatly. A new study suggests that those reactions could make a big difference in our brain health later in life.
How Coffee May Protect Brain Health: A New Study Suggests The Benefits Aren’t Just From Caffeine
Research continues linking coffee consumption to improved brain health, and now it appears that caffeine may not be the only reason for the benefits — another compound could play an even more central role in protecting brain tissue.
Can Testosterone Therapy Treat Depression In Men With Low T? A New Study Examines The Evidence
Men with low testosterone often experience depression symptoms, but using testosterone therapy to treat them has been controversial. Now a new analysis suggests why it’s an option worth considering, at least for some.
Understanding The Link Between Sleep And Anxiety, And Other Findings From The Neuroscience Of Sleep
Sleep loss and anxiety are closely linked in the latest research, but there’s some good news on that topic to go along with the bad, according to scientists presenting at the annual international neuroscience event, Neuroscience 2018.
New Research On Inflammation Shows How Extreme Grief Can Undermine Health
A new study shows how extreme emotions like grief can undermine our health by triggering dangerous levels of inflammation.
