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09/15/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Getting enough sleep is a no brainer; even jellyfish rest to regenerate, study finds

As strange as this may sound, scientists still don’t know why we sleep. Certainly there are medical benefits to rest; cells regenerate and the mind is allowed to process new information, among other things. Yet, from an evolutionary point of view, sleeping makes no sense. For one thing, it makes creatures more vulnerable to predators. […]

08/30/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

The brain learns different tasks in different ways: Brain wave study sheds insight on learning, memory, mental disorders

Investigators from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have identified the brainwave patterns that correspond with the two different types of learning and memory. The research — published in Neuron — could one day help doctors diagnose cognitive diseases early on, as well as improve learning tools to help patients cope with their conditions. According […]

07/24/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Your brain may be older than your body, new study finds

A new animal study suggests that aging affects the brain earlier than the rest of the body. During the experiment, the immune cells of the brains of middle-aged mice showed similar activity to the ones in older mice, an article in American Physiological Society states. These cells are called microglia cells, which control potentially harmful […]

07/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Everything you need to know about getting a good night’s sleep

Not many are aware that good sleep quality is linked to mental health, just as getting enough rest can help restore your physical health. In an interview with the Social Brain Blog, Dr. Sigrid Veasey, a professor at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology, talked […]

07/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Why you really should sleep on it: Resting encourages innovation, creativity

According to scientific research, there’s a link between sleep and creativity. It may seem counterproductive to nap while you’re trying to brainstorm for a project, but you have a higher chance of experiencing a “Eureka!” moment after you rest or sleep. On sleep and creativity People have their way of understanding certain things, and it […]

06/27/2018 / By Edsel Cook

MIT researchers develop a machine that manipulates hypnagogia, the state between wakefulness and sleep

As we move from sharp awareness to restful sleep, we undergo hypnagogia, a state where we experience small but surreal dreams that escape our recollection when we wake up. In a Motherboard article, an MIT team reported how they developed a device that can access this dreamland. MIT Media Lab researcher Adam Horowitz led the efforts to create Dormio, […]

06/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Understanding observational learning: Why we are able to learn from other people’s mistakes

Humans learn from mistakes – but those errors don’t have to be their own, an article in Science Daily states. The ability to learn from the experiences of other people is called observational learning. A study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has identified the unique brain circuit that enables this secondhand learning. The circuit is […]

06/12/2018 / By Carol Anderson

PTSD patients can no longer recognize positive emotions, disturbing study concludes

It’s great that more people are becoming aware of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and how it affects those who were diagnosed with it. Recently, an addition to the list of PTSD effects has been added by researchers – one that is a bit more alarming than the others. A study has shown that people who suffer from the […]

06/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Understanding synesthesia: Why some people “hear” silent flashes

Have you ever “heard” silent flashes? You might have a condition similar to synesthesia, where you can perceive one sense differently. According to a study, at least one in five people may have signs of a synesthesia-like phenomenon where they can “hear” silent flashes or movement. Researchers from the City University of London report that even if there isn’t […]

05/31/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Yoga found to be effective at reducing fatigue and sleep disturbances in women diagnosed with breast cancer

Getting cancer can be one of the most challenging times in a person’s life. However, it’s a reality that some people face – such as when women face breast cancer. In the U.S., at least one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime, making it one of the most frequently diagnosed […]

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