An Entire New Brain Anatomical Layer Has Been Discovered

New insights into the structure and function of the brain are consistently revealed by advances in imaging technologies. Both whole new bits of tissue and rare varieties of nerve cells have been uncovered. Researchers at the Universities of Copenhagen and…
Research Suggests That Information Is Stored Among Synapses

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have made a significant discovery in our understanding of memory. Researchers from The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory published in PLOS Computational Biology their findings comparing the results of several computational models…
Trouble Sleeping? Try the 4-7-8 Method

A lot of people have trouble sleeping, regardless of their age. While it can indeed be very frustrating to deal with such issues, solving them can be a lot easier than you might think, as well! Not eating and not…
New Study Shows Why Mental Work Makes Us Exhausted

According to research published in the journal Current Biology, intense and prolonged cognitive work can indeed make you tired, even though you’re just sitting down! That’s right – it’s now been explained why thinking hard for hours at a time…
Our Brains Process Insults Similarly To Slaps

Researchers have discovered that verbal insults may cause a sensation similar to that of receiving a “mini slap to the face,” even in artificial situations such as being alone or in a neutral atmosphere where there is no context. Electroencephalography…
Easy Tips To Improve Brain Health

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle. It’s easy to skip meals, ignore your health and forget to take care of yourself. If you’re looking for ways to improve brain health, there…