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What is addiction? Often when we think of addiction, we think of something we can not help ourselves from doing. While this may seem like...

In accordance with the saying, “the eyes never lie,” new research has revealed how our eyes may be able to signal neurodevelopmental...

As recent research has revealed the impacts of the GI tract on individual health, scientists have found an association between the...

Socializing is essential for everyone’s mental health and wellbeing, playing a significant role in cognitive function. Interestingly,...

Just like mom always said, eat your veggies! It is well known that vegetables carry crucial vitamins, minerals, proteins, and...

A car accident, a sports game, a fall, there are many instances where a bump on the head can seem insignificant but has caused damage...

The beloved siesta, catnap, power nap, the afternoon nap goes by many names. While customary in many European countries, a 30 minute or...

AI, or artificial intelligence, is appearing more regularly in our daily lives as technology advances. Our home devices can now turn on...

Here are a few pointers that could help you survive spiraling negative thoughts about this uncertain time. 1.) Reframe “I am stuck...

Memories play an important role by helping us recognize and remember people or things that happened. "Memory creation and management are...

Migraines are the 3rd most prevalent illness in the world, affecting over 1 billion people worldwide. More severe migraines often leave...

Any exercise that gets your heart pumping is good for the body, but does the same apply for the brain? A study for neurodegenerative...

No one is a stranger to stress, but do we know the toll it can take on our well being? A healthy amount of stress does exist and is...

As science has shown us, diseases occur from two main sources: genetics and environment. Millions of dollars are spent yearly for...

Have you ever wondered what pathways control our planned behaviors? Whether it is catching a ball, or adjusting our balance. Scientists...

mTBI, or mild traumatic brain injury, are often the results of a fall, collision, or fight. mTBI's can be seen in athletes, soldiers, and...

Studies have found that Alzheimers develops in 25% of healthy 80-year-old patients without dementia. Research indicates that a new drug,...

Our brain works primarily by focusing our attention on stimuli that interests us. It does this via a filtering mechanism. This allows us...

The core belief of mindfulness and meditation is primarily centered on the breath. Governed by our autonomic nervous system, breathing is...

Sleep is vital for everyday function. Without sleep, our bodies revolt and we feel it in subtle ways. Chronic sleep deprivation can leave...