New research evaluates the relationship between mindfulness, pain, and brain activity
Photo Cred: Engin Akyurt/Pexels By Liz Gold A new study has measured the effects of mindfulness on pain perception and brain activity, in an effort to better understand how the...
Read MoreSight problems may increase dementia, new study finds
Photo Cred: Pixabay By Liz Gold A new systematic review and meta-analysis of 16 studies has found that older adults with untreated sight conditions may be at increased risk for...
Read MoreCertain brain waves may be related to social behavior, study suggests
Photo Cred: Kindel Media/Pexels By Avery St. Onge A new study conducted on mice showed that a lack of electrical wave patterns in the brain were associated with signs of...
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Green light devices show potential for alleviating pain
Photo Cred: Neenu Vimalkumar/Unsplash By Erin Archer There is ongoing research into utilizing green light for help with pain management, and new products utilizing green light continue to be developed....
Read MoreDance may boost memory in older Latino adults, according to new research
Photo Cred: Allef Vinicius/Unsplash By Liz Gold, Liz Gold A new study has found that Latino adults who participated in dance lessons showed significant improvements in their memory. The research,...
Read MoreDeep nerve stimulation found to reduce blood pressure
Photo Cred: Marcelo Leal/Unsplash By Liz Gold, Liz Gold A new study expands upon research that explored how wireless electrodes treat hypertension and found that blood pressure and renal sympathetic...
Read MoreNew study furthers understanding of how the human brain is organized
By Avery St. Onge New research by scientists at the Human Brain Project (HBP) found associations between brain organization and brain function. The study was published in NeuroImage and led...
Read MoreBoosting number of anti-inflammatory immune cells may prevent brain damage, study shows
Photo Cred: Edward Jenner/Pexels By Avery St. Onge In a recent study, scientist found when specialized anti-inflammatory immune cells within the brains of mice were increased, brain damage caused from...
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