Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke and susceptibility to infection
Interactions with friends and family may keep us healthy because they boost our immune system and reduce our risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and
Jan. 3, 2025 • ~6 min
New autism research projects represent a broad range of approaches to achieving a shared goal
At a symposium of the Simons Center for the Social Brain, six speakers described a diversity of recently launched studies aimed at improving understanding of the autistic brain.
Dec. 18, 2024 • ~8 min
Brain inflammation may be the reason behind muscle fatigue after infection and injury
Conditions such as long COVID-19, Alzheimer’s disease and meningitis can damage the line of communication between your brain and your muscles.
Dec. 13, 2024 • ~7 min
Hypnosis is not just a parlor trick or TV act − science shows it helps with anxiety, depression, pain, PTSD and sleep disorders
Hypnosis is safe and can work as both a stand-alone or a complementary treatment with other therapies.
Dec. 10, 2024 • ~9 min
Adults grow new brain cells – and these neurons are key to learning by listening
Understanding how new neurons affect brain function throughout adulthood can offer new approaches to treating epilepsy and dementia.
Dec. 5, 2024 • ~6 min
Music can change how you feel about the past
Neuroscientists found that music cannot only influence your emotions in the present − it can also alter how you remember your memories.
Dec. 2, 2024 • ~6 min
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