Category: Brain
Cortisol Blurs the Brain’s Internal Navigation Map
New research proves that stress hormones “blur” the brain’s internal coordinate system, revealing how cortisol destabilizes the regions first affected by Alzheimer’s
10-Minutes of Exercise Shield the Brain During Chemo
A nationwide study proves that a simple, home-based exercise prescription can preserve memory and mental sharpness for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
How Others’ Opinions Sculpt Your Physical Pain
A new study reveals how social “suggestions” act as a volume knob for pain, creating feedback loops that make negative experiences persist.
Humans Are Born With a Biological Blueprint for Music
We are born to beat. New research confirms that musicality is a fundamental biological trait, not a cultural accident, predating language in human evolution.
Teens with ADHD Face Higher Risks of Anxiety and Depression
New research identifies the specific life factors that turn ADHD into anxiety and depression for millions of teenagers.
High-Fat Diets May Allow Gut Bacteria to Infiltrate the Brain
A new study reveals that a high-fat diet can turn the vagus nerve into a highway for gut bacteria to reach—and potentially inflame—the brain.
